Crunchy and tasty potato balls in an air fryer. Potatoes are so versatile and affordable, perfect for preparing hundreds of recipes from the simplest to the most complex. The recipe I want to share with you today is a simple and quick recipe to make delicious Potato Balls, perfect for baking in the oven or air fryer. And if you want super crispiness, you can also choose to fry them. Just a few simple ingredients that you surely have at home, and they are really easy to make. Small Crunchy Potato Balls so good that one leads to another, and they are really easy to make; the only longer preparation will be the cooking of the potatoes. Have I already convinced you to try them? Let’s run to the kitchen and make some delicious Potato Balls together!
AND DON’T MISS THESE RECIPES AS WELL:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: For 4 people
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 168.83 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 22.89 (g) of which sugars 1.29 (g)
- Proteins 6.83 (g)
- Fat 5.83 (g) of which saturated 2.31 (g)of which unsaturated 1.43 (g)
- Fibers 2.44 (g)
- Sodium 224.00 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Baked Potato Balls
- 1.3 lbs potatoes
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano
- extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
How to prepare Air Fryer Potato Croquettes
Peel the potatoes, wash them, and let them cook in salted water for about 20-25 minutes. The cooking time for the potatoes depends on their quality and size. Therefore, I recommend choosing potatoes that are not too large and roughly the same size to ensure even cooking.
Drain the potatoes, transfer them to a bowl, and mash them with a potato masher. Separate the egg yolk from the white. Add the grated cheese, egg yolk, and 2-3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs to the potato puree. Mix well with a fork.
Beat the egg white in a bowl. Form the potato balls. Take a small portion of the mixture and roll it between your hands. Prepare all the balls in the same way.
Dip them first in the egg white and then in the breadcrumbs, making sure it adheres well all around. Arrange them as you prepare them on a slightly oiled baking sheet or directly in the air fryer basket. Lightly oil the surface and let them cook at 365°F for 15-16 minutes.
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Proceed in the same way and arrange the balls on an oiled baking sheet or lined with parchment paper. Lightly oil the surface. Let them bake in a static oven at 375°F for 16-18 minutes.
Loredana’s Tips
The Balls can be stored in a container in the fridge for 2 days; you just need to reheat them for a few minutes in the oven or microwave.
For more flavorful balls, you can add cooked ham or speck cut into small pieces to the potatoes.
For a crunchier coating, you can use half breadcrumbs and half cornmeal.
Don’t miss the recipe for my Potato and Speck Fritters
