The purple cauliflower and potato balls in the air fryer are one of those ideas that show how cauliflower recipes can be simple and surprisingly tasty.
And with the creamy core, they become even more irresistible. A detail that elevates all recipes of cauliflower, making them appetizing from the first bite.
If you’re looking for easy yet impressive purple cauliflower recipes, or in general, recipes with purple cauliflower, this is the right one: the vibrant color of the vegetable remains intact, and the creamy inside conquers immediately.
It’s also a great way to discover how to cook purple cauliflower without complications. The air fryer cauliflower balls are light and crunchy on the outside, while the cheese core offers softness and flavor; the combination with potatoes makes the dough perfect for shaping.
These cauliflower and potato balls are ideal as an appetizer or a fancy second course, they are prepared quickly, require few ingredients, and are a clever idea to make vegetables appreciated even by the most skeptical.
They are colorful, stretchy, healthy, economical, and so good that they seriously risk becoming your favorite cauliflower balls.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2Persons
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for Purple Cauliflower and Potato Balls in Air Fryer
Cauliflower balls recipe
- 8.8 oz purple cauliflower
- 7.1 oz potatoes
- 1 egg
- 1 oz grated parmesan
- as needed string cheese
- as needed fine salt
- 1 spray extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Pot
- 1 Peeler
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Oil Sprayer
Steps for Purple Cauliflower and Potato Balls in Air Fryer
To prepare the delicious purple cauliflower and potato balls, start by peeling the potatoes with a potato peeler. Wash under running water and cut into cubes. Slice the purple cauliflower into florets and also wash under running water.
Cook the potatoes in a pot with steamer basket for 3-4 minutes from boiling, then add the purple cauliflower and cook for another 7 minutes or so.
They should be tender but not mushy. Place in a bowl and let cool
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher and finely chop the purple cauliflower on a cutting board.
Mix the two ingredients and add the egg, parmesan, and fine salt.
Stir well until you obtain a homogeneous dough compact enough to work with hands.
Divide the dough into equal portions. Take each portion, flatten it slightly on your hand, put the string cheese in the center, I used julienned Galbanino but you can use the cheese you prefer, then close the dough around the cheese forming a round ball.
Place the balls in the basket of the air fryer. Season with a light spray of oil using the oil sprayer and cook in an air fryer at 356 degrees for about 15 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Check the last minutes of cooking as each fryer cooks slightly differently. They should be golden.
Remove, serve, and enjoy while hot from Barbara!
Storage
The purple cauliflower and potato balls can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for two days.
Before serving, reheat at 356 degrees for about 2 minutes
In the freezer
Let them cool completely.
Place them on a tray in a single layer, without touching, and put in the freezer for 1-2 hours (pre-freezing).
Then transfer them to freezer bags or airtight containers, separating with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
To consume, defrost them in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Before serving, reheat in the air fryer for about 2 minutes.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I add some herbs?
Yes, you can add fresh parsley
Can I prepare the cauliflower balls in advance?
Yes, certainly. However, keep them in the fridge.
