Air-Fried Cheese Balls
Discover how to make crispy, cheesy air-fried cheese balls with potatoes and halloumi cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick snack with minimal oil and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes: Boiled and coarsely grated.
- 3 tablespoons halloumi cheese: Grated. Halloumi adds a unique salty flavor.
- 1 tablespoon cornflour: Helps bind the tots together and adds crispiness.
- Olive oil: For brushing over the tots before air frying.
- Salt and pepper to taste: Season according to your preference.
Instructions
- Make a slight cut around each potato before boiling to make peeling easier.
- Soft boil the potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and let them cool completely before peeling.
- Once cooled, grate the potatoes using the coarser side of a grater.
- Grate halloumi cheese the same way; if unavailable, substitute with mozzarella.
- In a bowl, mix the grated potatoes, cheese, and cornflour. Add salt and pepper to taste, plus chili powder if desired.
- Use your hands to mix everything until the ingredients form a soft, dough-like consistency.
- Lightly oil your hands, then roll small portions of the mixture into balls or other shapes like cylinders or rounds.
- Set the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and place the shaped cheese balls in the basket.
- Brush the bites with olive oil and air-fry for 12-14 minutes until they’re golden and crispy.
- Let the cheese balls cool slightly before serving with your favorite dip or ketchup. Enjoy!
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