Arancini are delicious Italian Rice Balls that are stuffed with mozzarella, covered with breadcrumbs, and then fried until golden and crispy.

They are inexpensive, extremely easy to make, and also a great way to use leftover risotto dishes.

You can serve these small arancini rice balls as an appetizer/starter or as finger food/canapés at your next dinner party to impress your guests!

These are the ingredients for making arancini balls. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full list of ingredients.

Scoop the risotto into 16 pieces, slightly larger than a walnut. Flatten a risotto ball in your hand and put a piece of mozzarella in the center.

Close the rice around the mozzarella and roll it into a tight ball. Set the arancini ball aside on a plate or a cutting board.

Repeat the same with the remaining leftover risotto. Set your station up ready for covering the balls with breadcrumbs.

Season the flour and eggs with salt and pepper. Set up 3 bowls and fill them with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.

Dip each prepared risotto ball starting with the flour, followed by the eggs, and finally, the breadcrumbs.

Transfer them to a tray and set them aside. Repeat until you run out of risotto balls and prepare your frying pan.

Fill a small pot or pan with oil and heat it until it reaches 340° F, gently add the arancini balls, and lower the heat to medium.

Cook them for 6-8 mins, or until golden brown and melted in the center. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full recipe with step-by-step instructions.