Mashed Potato Balls (Air Fryer, Oven Baked, Fried)

Mashed Potato Balls (Air Fryer, Oven Baked, Fried)

Got leftover mashed potatoes hanging out in your fridge? Don’t let them go to waste! Turn them into these crispy, golden mashed potato balls! They’re crunchy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside, and come together in just minutes with a handful of simple ingredients.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, mashed potatoes, potato balls

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 499kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer
large bowl
Mini ice cream scoop or spoon

Ingredients

4 cups Mashed Potatoes cold
1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
2 large eggs
4 Green Onions thinly sliced
6 slices Bacon cooked, crumbled
2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
Nonstick Spray

Instructions

Mix potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions & bacon in a large mixing bowl. Shape into balls using an ice cream scoop or your hands. Lay mashed potato balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.
4 cups Mashed Potatoes, 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, 4 Green Onions, 6 slices Bacon
Whisk the eggs in one bowl and pour the panko into another shallow bowl. Dip the balls into the egg mixture and then the panko and lay back on baking sheet.
2 large eggs, 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
To Air Fry: Spray cooking oil on air fryer rack. dd as many mashed potato balls into the air fryer basket as you can fit without overcrowding and not touching (you will need to cook in batches). Air Fry at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn over if you want the coating extra crispy and bake another 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
Nonstick Spray
To Oven Bake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place baking sheet in oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn the mashed potato balls over and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
To Fry: Heat about 3 inches of oil in a large skillet. If you have a candy thermometer the oil should be about 375degrees. Fry the potato balls in batches until golden on all sides about 2 to 3 minutes each side. Drain the potato balls on a paper towel lined plate and season immediately with more salt.

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