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Fried Risotto Balls with Marinara Dipping Sauce

Fried Risotto Balls with Marinara Dipping Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾  cup arborio rice
  • 2¼  cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan and add rice. Cook 1 minute and stir to coat in oil. Add stock ½ cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing liquid to fully absorb before adding next addition. Continue until all stock is used and rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, add rice, chicken, eggs, hot sauce, paprika, salt, pepper, marjoram and basil. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan to 375℉ on a deep fry thermometer. Form mixture into 1 ½-inch golf ball size balls with hands, packing very tightly. Roll in bread crumbs and shake off excess. Carefully place in hot oil and fry about 5 minutes, moving around to fry to dark golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining balls until all are fried. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.