With savory rice, melty cheese, and a crunchy shell, these arancini are an irresistible Italian appetizer or snack. The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine!

Arancini, Italian Rice Balls stuffed with mozzarella and prosciutto, rolled in breadcrumbs then deep fried to a golden brown perfection.

Arancini, Italian Rice Balls stuffed with mozzarella and prosciutto, rolled in breadcrumbs then deep fried to a golden brown perfection.

These Pesto Mozzarella Arancini are a delicious, flavorful twist on traditional Italian arancini. With a crispy exterior and a cheesy, pesto-flavored filling, these rice balls make for an irresistible appetizer or snack. Perfect for parties or as a fun treat to make at home!

If travelling throughout Italy you will definitely enjoy some of the great street food that is on offer, most of it with historic traditional stories attached. Fried rice balls differ as we travel …

In this arancini recipe, rice balls are filled with herbs and spices, stuffed with mozzarella, breaded, and fried until melty and golden.

There’s no way around it: To make arancini, you have to make risotto, although you could also use any kind of leftover risotto, as long as the mixture isn’t loose from excess liquid. This recipe employs a simple base of Parmesan risotto that is chilled, rolled, breaded and fried, but the classic version starts with saffron risotto, which explains the Italian name arancine, or little oranges, named for their shape and hue. Simmering risotto and frying the arancini are simple tasks, but the…

Rich and tomatoey arancini with a gooey cheese filling, using Mutti Passata for a sweet flavour and velvety texture - and a luxurious touch.

Arancini di riso in Italian, made with Arborio rice, filled with ragù, cheese, and peas, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until crispy perfection. This recipe was adapted from my dear Sicilian friend, Lilli, and they are the real deal!