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These Homemade Arancini are golden, crispy, and bursting with cheesy goodness. Arborio rice is slowly simmered in garlic-infused broth, then mixed with Parmesan, pecorino, and butter for an ultra-creamy base. Each rice ball is stuffed with mozzarella, double-breaded for extra crunch, and fried until perfectly golden. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce—this is the ultimate Italian-inspired appetizer!

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Homemade Arancini (Rice Balls)

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Homemade Arancini (Rice Balls)

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In a large pan over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp butter with a dash of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Deglaze with white wine and cook for 1–2 minutes.
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Add arborio rice and toast until translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
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Begin adding warm broth a ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to absorb before adding more.
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Continue until rice is fully cooked and creamy, about 18–20 minutes.
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Turn heat to low and stir in Parmesan, pecorino, and 3 tbsp more butter. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Transfer rice to a bowl, let cool, cover with plastic wrap, and place in freezer for 1 hour.
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Once cooled, form rice into balls and insert a cube of mozzarella in the center of each. Place in freezer while preparing the breading station.
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Prepare three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Season each with salt and pepper.
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Roll each ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb steps for a double coating.
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Freeze balls again for 1 hour to firm up.
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Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry rice balls in batches until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes.
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Transfer to paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve warm with dipping sauce (e.g., truffle garlic cream sauce).
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Smart Nutrition Star

33.2%

39.41 g

Carbs

67.28%

35.51 g

Fat

11.24%

13.34 g

Protein

23.75%

474.92 kcal

Calories

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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