Traditional Sicilian deep fried balls or cones of rice filled with a meat ragu and peas.
This Arancini (Italian Rice Balls) recipe is pure appetizer perfection. Lightly fried to golden perfection. We love filling them with good-quality prosciutto and mozzarella. Small peas and meat sauce are a popular filling, too. These are perfect by themselves, but they are great with marinara for dipping, too. Pure deliciousness! Be sure to read the NOTE below!
Easy Arancini AKA Risotto Balls(Made with leftover risotto) What you need: 1 cup of Cooked risotto or however much you have leftover Mozzarella pearls or any other cheese of your liking! Bread crum…
Cheesy Italian Arancini Balls are a classic Sicilian street food made with creamy risotto, stuffed with cheese, meat, or vegetables, and then fried to crispy perfection. Ideal as a party food or Italian appetizer.
A classic Italian dish, I've made these bite size to be finger food but they are typically made larger to serve as a meal or appetiser! This makes 25 mini Arancini balls about the size of a golf ball. :) Great for making ahead - they keep in the fridge for 3 days, then just reheat at 350F/180C for 10 minutes!
Cheesy Italian Arancini Balls are a classic Sicilian street food made with creamy risotto, stuffed with cheese, meat, or vegetables, and then fried to crispy perfection. Ideal as a party food or Italian appetizer.
Arancini di riso in Italian, made with Arborio rice, filled with ragù, cheese, and peas, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until crispy perfection. This recipe was adapted from my dear Sicilian friend, Lilli, and they are the real deal!
These Arancini Rice Balls are golden and crispy on the outside and creamy and cheesy on the inside! They are made with U.S-grown basmati rice, (as opposed to the traditional risotto), are breaded, and then deep fried to golden perfection.
Sabina's Arancini Balls Recipe with Arborio Rice and Mozzarella, written by Sabina of our Factory Outlet Shop
Mozzarella Arancini (Fried Risotto Balls) is a Sicilian delight. Homemade risotto balls are stuffed with mozzarella before being deep fried and served with warm tomato sauce. It’s the cheesy Italian appetizer you need in your life!
Instructions: Scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of the cold leftover risotto into your hand and form a ball about the size of golf ball. Press one piece of cheese
Parmesan arancini balls is a crowd-pleasing finger food made with cooked risotto, parmesan cheese, spices, and breadcrumbs.
Mozzarella Arancini (Fried Risotto Balls) is a Sicilian delight. Homemade risotto balls are stuffed with mozzarella before being deep fried and served with warm tomato sauce. It’s the cheesy Italian appetizer you need in your life!
Italian Rice Balls, or Arancini are classic Sicilian staple for Sunday dinner. Risotto rice stuffed with ragù with peas, then breaded and deep fried until golden brown and crispy!
These delicious rice balls are easy to make and better for you because they are not fried in oil. Add it to your leftover rice recipes for a meal or snack.
Learn how to make these arancini by using leftover roast pumpkin risotto. Giant arancini are great for family dinners using leftovers