Crunchy Cheesy Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls: Crunchy, cheesy, and completely irresistible snack that will elevate your appreciation of mashed potatoes to a whole new level! Presenting Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls, a revolutionary dish that turns leftover mashed potatoes into delicious, bite-sized balls that are golden brown.
Mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, chopped herbs, and a dash of magic are combined to create these delicious morsels. They are then shaped into beautiful spheres and cooked in an air fryer until they are perfectly crispy. As a consequence, the snack has a pleasing crunch that gives way to a fluffy, cheesy interior, making it both thrilling and comforting.
Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls will quickly become a favorite among anybody who enjoys mashed potatoes, cheese, or is simply searching for a new food to get obsessed with. These bite-sized snacks are ideal for presenting at parties, eating on the move, or enjoying as a side dish because of their simplicity in preparation, low ingredient list, and variety in modification. Discover a snack that will make you desire more by exploring the world of Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls!
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 12 potato balls
Ingredients:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes, chilled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
- Optional Dipping Sauce: Sour cream or ranch dressing
Directions:
- Making the Mashed Potato Concoction: Mashed Potatoes, chilled: Be careful to cool your mashed potatoes thoroughly. This facilitates the process of forming them into balls.
- Add Cheese and Chives: Put the cooled mashed potatoes, chopped chives, and shredded cheddar cheese in a big bowl. Stir well to spread the ingredients evenly.
- How to Form the Potato Balls: Stations for Preparation: Put three small bowls on a breading station. Put the breadcrumbs in one bowl, the flour in another, and the beaten eggs in a third.
- Form Potato Balls: Using a scoop, form roughly two teaspoons of the mashed potato mixture into a ball. Coat each ball with breadcrumbs after rolling it in flour and dipping it in beaten eggs. The coated ball should be placed on a tray or plate. Continue until all of the mixture has been utilized.
- Chill Again (Optional): Before air-frying, place the formed potato balls in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes to give them an extra-firm texture.
Air Frying:
- Set the air fryer’s temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Apply Cooking Oil Spray: Apply a thin layer of cooking spray to the potato balls. This contributes to a crispy exterior.
- Air Fry: Make sure the potato balls are not packed too tightly in the basket of the air fryer and arrange them in a single layer. Shake the basket midway through to ensure equal frying, then cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Verify Doneness: Make sure one potato ball is cooked completely and has a crispy texture by checking it.
Serving:
- Warm up and serve: Before serving, take the air-fried mashed potato balls out of the air fryer and allow them to cool somewhat.
- Serve with ranch dressing or sour cream for dipping (optional).