Fried risotto balls

These Italian three cheese fried risotto balls, Arancini, make the prettiest appetizer, or even a meatless meal. Arborio rice, cheese, garlic and herbs, breaded and fried until golden brown, served up with marinara and a dusting of grated cheese.

Risotto Rice Balls, also known as Arancini di Riso, are a Sicilian fried snack made with only 4 ingredients. Leftover risotto is rolled into balls, breaded and fried that come with a cheesy center. #risodiarancini #arancini #riceballs #risottoballs

This Arancini recipe for Italian Rice Balls is the perfect appetizer. Golden crunchy on the outside and gooey and cheesy on the inside!

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.

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Pan Fried Risotto Cakes. Pan frying breaded risotto creates crispy cakes with a creamy interior. Perfect for appetizers or as a side.

These incredible little Italian Rice Balls are loaded with cheese and make perfect party treats! Loaded with plenty of cheese and tender risotto these crispy little balls of flavor are best freshly fried but best of all they are just as good made ahead and baked!

Arancini are Italian rice balls made with risotto. They have an incredibly crispy texture on the outside and perfectly creamy filling inside!

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!

This fried risotto balls recipe is not Arancini, these are gluten-free fried saffron risotto bites with no breadcrumbs and no fillings.