Description
Air Fryer Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls are a delightful and crispy snack made from creamy mashed potatoes and gooey cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, green onions, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form the mixture into small balls.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the potato balls in the basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add cooked bacon bits or herbs to the mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before cooking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Cheesy, Mashed Potatoes, Balls, Snack