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Crispy Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls

Crispy on the outside and creamy cheesy center mashed potato balls. Serve with a dip as an appetizer or enjoy with a main dish as a side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 32 Servings
Calories: 47 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes at room temperature
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 large egg whisked
  • 1 cup panko
  • Dipping sauce optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl add leftover mashed potatoes, egg and cheddar cheese. Mix until combined.
  2. With a cookie scoop place potato balls on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  3. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or up to an hour.
  4. Remove potato balls from the refrigerator and roll each ball in panko flakes and place back on the baking sheet.
Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Spray the insert of the Air fryer with non-stick cooking spray and place the mashed potato balls in a single layer making sure the air can circulate (don't over crowd).
  2. Turn the air fryer to 375°F and set the timer for 10 minutes. Turn over the potato balls after five minutes. Cook until crispy.
  3. Place on a cooling rack and serve with dipping sauce or garnish with diced onion, parsley or chives.
Oven Baked Instructions
  1. Place prepared potato balls on a parchment line baking sheet.
  2. Put prepared potatoes in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes or until crispy. Turn balls once.
  3. Place on a cooling rack and serve with dipping sauce or garnish with diced onion, parsley or chives.

Notes

  • My potatoes are leftovers from this Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe. They are already well seasoned with butter, sour cream, salt & pepper and garlic powder.
  • Warm mashed potatoes slightly in the microwave or on the stovetop if potatoes are right out of the refrigerator.
  • For extra crispy potato balls after coating the potatoes in panko breadcrumbs lightly spray with cooking spray, then roll again in panko.
  • Experiment with different cheeses, herbs and spices to get the flavors you like best.
  • To make sure that you get a crispy exterior be careful to not overcrowd your air fryer basket. If you are using a smaller air fryer you will need to make them in batches.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 47kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 112mg (5%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 47

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 47kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.