Description
Air fryer mashed potato balls are a scrumptious way to reinvent leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, cheesy bites that everyone will love. These golden spheres are filled with gooey cheese and bits of crumbled turkey turkey bacon, providing a delightful contrast between the crunchy exterior and creamy interior. Quick to prepare and cooked in an air fryer, they offer a healthier take on comfort food without sacrificing flavor. Perfect as appetizers for gatherings or a fun family snack, these potato balls will surely impress your guests and satisfy hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 3 slices crumbled turkey turkey bacon
- 1 block of cheddar cheese (cut into cubes)
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine leftover mashed potatoes, crumbled turkey turkey bacon, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- With floured hands, scoop out some potato mixture, flatten it into a disk, place a cheese cube in the center, and mold the mixture around it to form a ball.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with egg mixed with milk, and one with breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan. Dip each ball first in flour, then the egg mixture, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (190°C). Arrange the coated balls in the basket without overcrowding and lightly spray them with cooking oil.
- Cook for about 6–7 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg