Fried Goat Cheese Balls (Air Fryer)
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Fried Goat Cheese Balls (Air Fryer)
Description
This recipe starts by cutting goat cheese into small balls and freezing them until firm. The chilled cheese balls are then coated sequentially in flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs for a crunchy crust. Air frying at 400°F crisps the coating quickly while keeping the interior soft and creamy.
The crispy outside contrasts with the tangy, smooth goat cheese inside, enhanced by serving with honey drizzle and garnished with parsley or thyme. The method limits grease compared to deep frying while still delivering a satisfying texture.
Handling the cheese when frozen ensures they hold shape and don’t melt excessively during breading and cooking. Using separate hands for dry and wet ingredients in the breading process helps prevent clumping. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to achieve even browning. Gluten-free substitutions are possible by using appropriate panko and flour.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs or gluten free panko
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour blend
- 1 egg whisked, large
- vegetable oil spray
- honey for serving
- parsley for garnish, or thyme
Instructions
- Line a small baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut the log of goat cheese in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 10 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece of goat cheese into a ball, using your hands.
- Place the balls, spaced apart, on the prepared baking tray.
- Put the tray in the freezer until the cheese balls are frozen hard, 20-30 minutes.
- Set up your breading station: put the flour, beaten egg, and panko into three separate bowls. Place the bowls in the above order in a row. Add a plate to the end of the row.
- Remove the tray of cheese balls from the freezer and place it at the front of the row.
- Roll each cheese ball, one at a time, in first the flour, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs, making sure to coat thoroughly each time. Place the balls on the plate.
- Spray the basket of the air fryer lightly with oil. Preheat to 400°
- Place the breaded cheese balls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. (You will probably need to cook them in two batches).
- Spray the cheeseballs lightly with oil.
- Cook for 6 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Remove the fried goat cheese balls to a serving plate. Drizzle with honey and garnish with thyme. Serve right away.
Notes
- Freeze goat cheese balls thoroughly before breading to maintain shape during cooking.
- Use separate hands for flour and egg coating steps to keep breading smooth and even.
- Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for crispiness.
- To make gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free panko and flour blends.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 129IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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