Irresistibly Crispy Arancini: The Best Small Rice Balls Recipe

Name: Irresistibly Crispy Arancini: The Best Small Rice Balls Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup Arborio rice; 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons Butter; ½ cup Parmesan cheese; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper; ½ cup Mozzarella cheese (cubed); ½ pound Ground beef or sausage; 1 medium Onion (chopped); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); ½ cup Tomato sauce; 1 cup Mushrooms or roasted vegetables (sliced); 1 cup All-purpose flour; 2 large Eggs (beaten); 1 cup Breadcrumbs; as needed Vegetable oil (for frying)

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Crispy Arancini (small rice balls) with gooey cheese and savory fillings that are perfect for any occasion.

80 min

cook 20 min

Italian

Ingredients

Instructions

For the Rice Base

In a saucepan, bring broth to a gentle simmer. Stir in Arborio rice, cover, and cook until creamy.
Stir in butter and Parmesan into warm rice until silky. Chill mixture on a tray for 30 minutes.

For the Filling

Heat oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Stir in tomato sauce and optional mushrooms. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, seasoning to taste.

For Coating and Frying

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of chilled rice and press a cube of mozzarella into the center, then roll into balls.
Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F and fry balls until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 250 kcal
Carbohydrate Content: 30 g
Protein Content: 12 g
Fat Content: 10 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 100 mg
Sodium Content: 300 mg
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 5 g