Description
Air Fryer Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls are a crispy and cheesy snack made from leftover mashed potatoes. They offer a golden exterior with a creamy, cheesy center, making them the perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably cold or leftover)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Olive oil spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Scoop out a tablespoon of the mashed potato mixture and roll it into a ball.
- Dip each ball into the beaten egg, then coat it with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the mashed potato balls into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Air fry the balls for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include crumbled bacon, different cheeses, or fresh herbs.
- If you want to make them spicy, add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- These balls can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or frozen for later use.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free mashed potatoes, vegan cheese, and flaxseed egg replacement.
- To reheat, air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
