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Easy Homemade Cheese Potato Balls Recipe

Crispy Cheese Potato Balls are golden, crunchy bites made with mashed potatoes and gooey melted cheese. This easy air fryer appetizer is perfect for game day, parties, or anytime snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 potato balls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Mix mashed potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Form mixture into evenly sized balls.
  4. Freeze potato balls for 15 minutes.
  5. Spray air fryer basket with oil.
  6. Place potato balls in a single layer.
  7. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway.
  8. Cool slightly and serve immediately.

Notes

Freezing the potato balls before cooking prevents cheese from leaking during air frying.