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Air Fryer Potato Cheese Balls

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These crispy air fryer potato cheese balls are golden on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside. Made with mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb coating, they are an easy and comforting snack or appetizer with less oil than deep frying.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Peel and boil the potatoes until fork tender. Drain well and mash until smooth. Let them cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix until evenly combined.
  4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into golf ball-sized balls.
  5. Prepare three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs.
  6. Coat each potato ball first in flour, then egg, and finally bread crumbs.
  7. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
  9. Arrange the potato balls in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding.
  10. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
  11. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  12. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Leftover mashed potatoes work perfectly if they are not too watery.
  • Chill the mixture before shaping if it feels too soft.
  • Mozzarella cheese creates a stretchier cheesy center.
  • Use crushed cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for maximum crispiness.
  • These can be frozen before or after cooking for easy snacks later.
  • Reheat in the air fryer to keep the coating crispy.

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