Description
These Air Fryer Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls are a delicious appetizer or snack made with creamy mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and green onions, all coated in crispy breadcrumbs and air-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potato Balls:
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into balls.
- Coat Balls: Beat egg in a bowl. Coat each ball with egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer. Spray basket, arrange balls, spray tops, and air fry until crispy, turning halfway.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes for this recipe.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in crumbled bacon or chopped jalapeños.
- Substitute mozzarella for a different cheese twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
