Description
Crispy fried arancini stuffed with cheese and served with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked risotto
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix risotto, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Shape mixture into small balls.
- Dip each ball in beaten egg.
- Coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Fry arancini until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use leftover risotto for best results.
- Chill the mixture before shaping for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 arancini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Arancini, Rice Balls, Italian Appetizer, Fried Snack