Potato and Sausage Balls: Light and Tasty in the Air Fryer

The potato balls filled with sausage cooked in the air fryer are an original and tasty idea for a dish that combines flavor, lightness, and simplicity.

Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or finger food for an aperitif, these balls are a true delight that captivates both young and old. Thanks to the air fryer cooking, you can achieve crispy balls on the outside and soft on the inside, with a succulent sausage filling, using less oil and keeping the dish lighter.
This recipe is ideal for those looking for a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare. The potatoes, the main ingredient, provide a soft and creamy texture, while the sausage filling adds a touch of bold and rich flavor.

The air fryer, increasingly loved in kitchens, allows for even and crispy cooking, reducing both time and fat content because they achieve a uniform and crispy cooking with little oil. This makes it a perfect choice for those who want a tasty dish while also being mindful of lightness.
The potato balls filled with sausage in the air fryer can be accompanied by a wide variety of sauces, such as mayonnaise, ketchup, or a cheese cream, to further enhance their flavor. They are perfect for family dinners, buffets, or to enrich a casual menu with a touch of originality.
Discover this simple and irresistible recipe and prepare a dish that combines tradition, innovation, and practicality.

The potato balls filled with sausage in the air fryer will be your ace up your sleeve to impress everyone with a unique flavor and quick, genuine preparation.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Cooking methods: Air frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 1 lb potatoes
  • 13 oz sausage
  • 1.75 oz Parmesan cheese
  • breadcrumbs as needed
  • 3 eggs
  • salt, oil

Tools

  • air fryer

Steps

  • Here is the procedure:

  • To prepare the potato and sausage balls, first boil the potatoes in plenty of water

  • Mash them while they are still hot

  • Add salt, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and the egg to the potatoes

  • Mix the dough well.

  • Separately, remove the skin from the sausages and cut them into fairly large cubes
    (I divided one sausage into 3/4 pieces)

  • Cook them in a non-stick pan

  • Take a generous spoonful of dough to prepare the potato and sausage balls, hold it in a damp hand, and make a hole in the center.

  • Fill the hole with a piece of cooked sausage and close it with more dough.

  • With your hands, shape them into a homogeneous oval.

  • Roll all the potato and sausage balls first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs.

  • Place them inside the air fryer

  • Add, if desired, a drizzle of oil on each ball and cook at 375°F for about 20 minutes.

  • Enjoy your meal!😀

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