Truffle & Parmesan Arancini with Garlic Aioli
Truffle & Parmesan Arancini with Garlic Aioli are the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy, golden balls filled with creamy Arborio rice and infused with luxurious truffle oil and rich Parmesan cheese. Paired with a zesty garlic aioli, this Italian delicacy is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or satisfying your cravings during a cozy night in. Simple to make yet elegant enough for any occasion, these arancini will leave everyone asking for the recipe!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 arancini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon truffle oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook Arborio rice according to package instructions until al dente. Allow to cool.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and truffle oil into the warm rice mixture until well combined.
- Form the cooled rice into golf ball-sized balls.
- Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry arancini in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- For garlic aioli, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 arancini (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or add herbs such as basil for unique flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for crispiness.