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Air Fryer Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls

Crispy Air Fryer Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls You’ll Love

Discover delightful Air Fryer Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls, a crispy snack and perfect way to use leftover mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Mixture
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes leftover buttery potatoes preferred
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese can swap with cheddar or pepper jack
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese or pecorino/nutritional yeast for dairy-free
For the Coating
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs panko for extra crispiness or gluten-free option
  • 1 large egg can use a flax egg as a vegan substitute
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in extra breadcrumbs.
  4. Place the coated balls in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, and cook for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Serve warm with dipping sauces like ranch or marinara.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crunch, lightly spray balls with cooking oil before air frying. Mix ingredients gently to avoid density. Refrigerate shaped balls for make-ahead and cook directly from fridge.

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