Crispy Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls: Irresistibly Easy Snack
These Crispy Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls are an irresistibly easy snack that you can whip up in no time.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: snack
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray for frying
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, egg, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, approximately the size of a golf ball.
- Roll each ball in the breadcrumbs to coat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then place the potato balls in a single layer.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon bits or herbs to the potato mixture.
- You can make the potato balls ahead of time and freeze them before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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