Description
Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls in Air Fryer are crispy, golden-brown bites perfect as an appetizer or snack. Made with leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, and seasonings, these air fryer potato croquettes are easy to prepare and cook quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (chilled and firm)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray or a little olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by ensuring they are chilled and firm.
- Mix the chilled mashed potatoes with the shredded cheese, grated Parmesan, beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about 1-2 inches in diameter. These will be your cheesy potato bites.
- Coat each potato ball in breadcrumbs until fully covered, creating crispy mashed potato balls.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and place the air fryer cheesy potato bites in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. This makes delicious homemade air fryer potato croquettes.
Notes
- Chill the mixture if it feels too soft before forming the mashed potato balls.
- Don’t skip the breadcrumbs for a crispy exterior on these air fried cheesy potato puffs.
- Check for doneness as cooking times may vary by air fryer model for these simple air fryer mashed potato balls.
- Experiment with different dipping sauces for added flavor with your air fryer potato bites with cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 180-220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250-300 mg
- Fat: 7-10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3-4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2-3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25-30 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 6-8 g
- Cholesterol: 30-50 mg