# Arancini

A delicious recipe for arancini, crispy fried risotto balls with a gooey cheese center, served with marinara sauce.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 medium onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.75 teaspoon Italian seasoning or parsley
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 0.5 cup white wine or vermouth
- 2 cups chicken stock, warmed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley leaves
- Mozzarella

## Instructions

1. Add 1/4 cup unsalted butter to a pan.
2. Add 1/2 medium minced onion to the pan.
3. Stir the onion in the butter.
4. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning or parsley, salt, and pepper to the pan.
5. Add 1 cup arborio rice to the pan.
6. Stir the rice with the other ingredients.
7. Add 1/2 cup white wine or vermouth to the pan.
8. Stir the mixture.
9. Add 2 cups warmed chicken stock to the pan, one ladle at a time, stirring after each addition until absorbed.
10. Add 1 cup grated Parmesan to the pan.
11. Stir until the Parmesan is melted and incorporated.
12. Add a knob of butter and chopped parsley leaves to the risotto.
13. Spread the risotto mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
14. Cut the cooled risotto into squares.
15. Take a square of risotto and flatten it in your hand.
16. Place a piece of mozzarella in the center.
17. Form the risotto around the mozzarella into a ball.
18. Roll the arancini in flour.
19. Dip in egg.
20. Roll in breadcrumbs.
21. Deep fry the arancini until golden brown and crispy.
22. Spoon marinara sauce onto a plate.
23. Arrange the fried arancini on top of the marinara sauce.
24. Garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- pan
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- baking sheet
- spatula
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjBJwrAPG4T/?igsh=aTN5ZXI4Y290b2Mx
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/280d9579-1a74-47fb-8257-6de9e16af879
- Extracted: 2026-03-25

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