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5 from 2 votes

Easy Arancini di Riso Recipe (Fried Risotto!)

Step-by-step instructions make it easy to whip up a batch of these mouth-watering arancini di rosi in no time
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Sides and Shareables
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 20 servings
Author: Sara Ayesh

Equipment

  • 1 heavy bottomed pot
  • 1 slotted spoon
  • 5 mixing bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover risotto
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella diced
  • 1 cup proscuitto torn into pieces
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs whisked together
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups canola oil for pan frying

Instructions

  • To the leftover risotto add in the egg yolk, egg, and parmesan. Mix well.
  • Mix in the mozzarella cheese and torn prosciutto.
  • Moisten your hands with water and scoop 2 tablespoon of the rice mixture into your hands and form into a ball.
  • Set up the dredging station with one bowl of flour, one bowl with beaten eggs, and one bowl of breadcrumbs.
  • Take each ball and coat in the flour, dip in th egg mixture, then finally in the breadcrumbs.
  • Place back on a baking sheet.
  • Repeat with each ball.
  • Place the baking sheet in the fridge to firm up the arancni balls.
  • When ready to cook, add canola oil to a heavy bottomed pot and heat over medium high heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, gently place 3-4 risotto balls in the hot oil and fry for a couple of minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Remove and place on a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Repeat until they are all fried. Serve with your favorite marinara!