Crispy Italian Rice Balls with a Spicy Twist to Savor!
Deliciously crispy Italian rice balls infused with a spicy twist, perfect for a savory snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 rice balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked Arborio rice, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Dip each rice ball into the beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the rice balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- These rice balls can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg