Italian Supplì Recipe (Risotto Rice Croquettes)
Italian supplì combines amazing textures of creamy risotto, cheesy filling, and a satisfyingly crunchy shell.
Equipment
- 1 deep pot, for frying
- 1 slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked risotto classic, tomato, meat or any other
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes.
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs, Italian or Panko
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- If you already have cooked risotto, make sure to let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. If you are making a fresh one, allow it to cool down completely before shaping suppli.
- Line a tray or a baking sheet with a parchment paper.
- In a three separate shallow dishes, add beaten eggs, flour and breadcrumbs.
- Take a small amount of risotto (about 2 Tablespoons) in your hand and flatten it slightly. Place one or two cubes of mozzarella in the center.
- Cover the mozzarella with the risotto, ensuring the cheese is completely enclosed. You can add more rice if needed to cover the cheese. Shape suppli into an oval (or a ball).
- Roll shaped suppli in the flour, shaking off any excess flour. Next, dip it into beaten eggs. Lastly, roll it gently into breadcrumbs until fully coated. Place breaded suppli on a prepared tray. Repeat the process with the rest of the rice.
- Chill breaded suppli in the fridge for at least 20 minutes. Chilling helps to hold the shape better while frying.
- In a deep saucepan or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to around 350°F. *see notes below how to air fry or bake them.
- Carefully add chilled suppli into hot oil, 3-4 at a time, to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Use a slotten spoon to remove suppli from the hot oil and place them on a plate lined with some paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve them while they are hot and fresh with some marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Air fry - preheat the air fryer for a few minutes. Spray the basket with some cooking spray. Arrange breaded suppli in the air fryer basket. Spray them with more oil and air fry at 390°F for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Bake - preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange breaded supply on on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Pray them with some cooking spray on top and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
All nutrition facts are only estimate and should be used for information purposes only.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 49.5gProtein: 11.5gFat: 7gCholesterol: 25.5mgSodium: 516mgPotassium: 7.8mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 1.9g
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