Description
Air fryer mashed potato balls are a scrumptious way to enjoy leftover mashed potatoes, transforming them into crispy bites filled with gooey cheese and flavorful ingredients. Perfect for parties, game nights, or as a savory snack, these golden balls delight with each bite. The combination of tender mashed potatoes and crumbled turkey turkey bacon, enhanced by fresh chives, creates an irresistible treat that everyone will love. Best of all, they cook to perfection in the air fryer, resulting in a crunchy exterior that encases a warm and cheesy center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 3 slices crumbled turkey turkey bacon
- Cubes of cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 large eggs
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix leftover mashed potatoes, crumbled turkey turkey bacon, chives, salt, and pepper. Optional: Add garlic powder.
- Scoop some mixture into your hand, flatten it, place a cheese cube in the center, and mold it into a ball.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one with breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan.
- Coat each ball first in flour, then egg mixture, and finally breadcrumbs. For extra crunchiness, double dip in egg and breadcrumbs.
- Place the balls in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly spray them with cooking oil.
- Cook at 370°F for about 4 minutes; shake the basket halfway through. If necessary, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato ball (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg