Appetizer
Crispy Cheesy Potato Balls
Try these Crispy Cheesy Potato Balls, a delicious air-fried appetizer perfect for Thanksgiving, featuring rich flavors of herbs and gooey mozzarella. These little bites remind me of family gatherings, where every dish was made with love. With a crispy breadcrumb coating and a soft, cheesy center, they're irresistible with a side of marinara sauce.
Appetizer
Crispy Cheesy Potato Balls
Try these Crispy Cheesy Potato Balls, a delicious air-fried appetizer perfect for Thanksgiving, featuring rich flavors of herbs and gooey mozzarella. These little bites remind me of family gatherings, where every dish was made with love. With a crispy breadcrumb coating and a soft, cheesy center, they're irresistible with a side of marinara sauce.
The Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes (boiled and mashed, quantity not specified)
- 1 egg
- Salt, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Dried herbs of your choice (e.g., parsley)
- Chopped chives
- Small splash of heavy cream
- Flour (quantity not specified)
- Mozzarella cheese (pieces)
- Seasoned breadcrumb mixture
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian herbs
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water, then strain and mash them.
- 2
Add an egg, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, dried herbs, and chopped chives to the mashed potatoes.
- 3
Add a small splash of heavy cream, mix, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until it stiffens.
- 4
Add flour to the mixture, mix, and form patties out of the potato mixture.
- 5
Place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center of each patty and form a ball around it.
- 6
Roll each ball in seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- 7
Shallow fry the balls to golden perfection. Alternatively, air fry them, though they may not be as golden.
- 8
Top with parmesan cheese and more Italian herbs. Serve with marinara sauce.
Helpful Notes
- ◈For a healthier option, try air frying the potato balls.
- ◈Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water, then strain and mash them.
- 2
Add an egg, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, dried herbs, and chopped chives to the mashed potatoes.
- 3
Add a small splash of heavy cream, mix, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until it stiffens.
- 4
Add flour to the mixture, mix, and form patties out of the potato mixture.
- 5
Place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center of each patty and form a ball around it.
- 6
Roll each ball in seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- 7
Shallow fry the balls to golden perfection. Alternatively, air fry them, though they may not be as golden.
- 8
Top with parmesan cheese and more Italian herbs. Serve with marinara sauce.
Helpful Notes
- ◈For a healthier option, try air frying the potato balls.
- ◈Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time.