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Arancini recipe: crispy risotto balls with truffle aioli

Name: Arancini recipe: crispy risotto balls with truffle aioli
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Risotto, 2 cups, chilled; Panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup; All-purpose flour, 1/2 cup; Eggs, 2 large, beaten; Mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces, cubed; Vegetable oil, For frying; Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup; Truffle oil, 1 tbsp; Garlic, 1 clove, minced; Lemon juice, 1 tsp; Salt, To taste; Arborio rice, 1 cup; Chicken or vegetable broth, 4 cups, warmed; Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup, grated; Onion, 1 small, finely chopped; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Salt and pepper, To taste; Fresh parsley, Chopped; Lemon wedges

Experience the authentic flavors of Sicily with these golden, crispy arancini stuffed with gooey cheese and savory fillings. This easy recipe includes a sophisticated truffle aioli that elevates your homemade risotto balls to restaurant quality.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 21, 2025

Arancini recipe: crispy risotto balls with truffle aioli — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Arancini

For the Truffle Aioli

For the Risotto (if making fresh)

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 770 kcal
Protein: 19 g
Carbs: 74 g
Fat: 46 g
Fiber: 1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3849 kcal
Protein: 94 g
Carbs: 368 g
Fat: 230 g
Fiber: 7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Risotto 2 cups, chilled	400	8	100	2	2
Panko breadcrumbs 1 cup	200	4	44	2	2
All-purpose flour 1/2 cup	228	6	48	1	2
Eggs 2 large, beaten	140	12	1	10	0
Mozzarella cheese 4 ounces, cubed	320	24	3	24	0
Vegetable oil For frying	400	0	0	45	0
Mayonnaise 1/2 cup	800	2	2	88	0
Truffle oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Garlic 1 clove, minced	4	0	1	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tsp	1	0	0	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Arborio rice 1 cup	680	13	150	2	2
Chicken or vegetable broth 4 cups, warmed	60	4	8	2	0
Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup, grated	220	20	3	15	0
Onion 1 small, finely chopped	28	1	6	0	1
Olive oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	27	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley Chopped	4	0	1	0	0
Lemon wedges	4	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Risotto (if required)

1
Sauté Onion
In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté onion until translucent.
2
Toast Rice
Add Arborio rice, stirring continually for 2 minutes.
3
Cook Risotto
Gradually add broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until absorbed. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Let it cool.

Making the Truffle Aioli

1
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, truffle oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
2
Mix
Mix until smooth and creamy.
3
Season
Season with salt to taste.

How to Make Arancini recipe: crispy risotto balls with truffle aioli

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Form Arancini
Take a handful of risotto, flatten, and place a mozzarella cube in the center; shape into a ball.
2
Bread Arancini
Dredge each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
3
Fry Arancini
Heat oil in a large pot to 350°F (175°C), fry arancini until golden brown.