Description
Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, turning leftover mashed potatoes into an irresistible snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko for extra crunch)
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, egg, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with olive oil.
- Place potato balls in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed). Spray tops lightly with oil.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with ranch, ketchup, sour cream, or your favorite dip!
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Chill the mixture for 15 minutes if needed to help shapes.
- These potato balls freeze well for make-ahead snacking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, ketchup, or sour cream.
- Adjust salt to taste, depending on the saltiness of your mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 potato balls)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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