Air Fryer Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls
Crispy air fryer mashed potato balls filled with melted cheese.Perfect for using leftover mashed potatoes.Quick, easy, and family-friendly appetizer.
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 3 slices turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
- Block of cheddar cheese cut into cubes
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 –2 tablespoons milk
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mashed potatoes, crumbled turkey bacon, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if using. Mix well.
- With lightly floured hands, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and flatten into a disk. Place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center and gently roll into a sealed ball.
- Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with eggs whisked with milk, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Dip each ball into flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crispiness.
- Arrange the Air Fryer Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil.
- Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 4 minutes. Shake the basket, spray lightly with oil, and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Serve with ranch, garlic yogurt sauce, or spicy ketchup
- Add chopped green onions for extra flavor
- Breadcrumbs can be swapped with panko for extra crunch