Crispy Rice Bites
Get ready to elevate snack time with these irresistible Crispy Rice Bites! Packed with savory flavors from Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, and garlic powder, these golden-brown beauties are crunchy on the outside and irresistibly soft within. Perfectly seasoned with green onions and a touch of salt and pepper, they’re rolled in panko breadcrumbs for an extra crisp finish and fried to perfection in vegetable oil. Ready in just 35 minutes, these bite-sized delights are ideal for party appetizers or game-day snacks. Serve them warm, garnished with fresh parsley, and pair with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s sure to be a hit! Keywords: crispy rice bites recipe, party appetizers, easy snack recipes, fried rice balls, savory bites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the cooked white rice, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, finely sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Beat the large eggs in a separate bowl and then add them to the rice mixture. Stir until the mixture is well combined and holds together when pressed.
Using your hands, form the mixture into small bite-sized balls, about the size of a large marble. You should get approximately 24 rice bites.
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Roll each rice bite in the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are completely coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. You want enough oil to cover about half the height of the rice bites.
Once the oil is hot (approximately 350°F or 180°C), add the rice bites in batches. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the rice bites from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
If desired, garnish the rice bites with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the crispy rice bites warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.0 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 452 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 3531 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.9 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 997 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 438 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
