Air Fryer Potato Balls Recipe Is a Speedy and Crunchy Treat That’s Sure to Satisfy Your Carby Snack Cravings

I can’t get enough of air fryer snack recipes: they’re crispy, quick to make and require very little oil. One snack that’s been on my radar are air fryer potato balls. These bite-size potato treats are crunchy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. They’re a great speedy snack that needs just 15 minutes in the air fryer to become golden and crunch. (Psst: Save time on prep by using those leftover mashed spuds from a holiday dinner.) Keep reading for pointers on making a yummy batch of air fryer potato balls.

What are potato balls made of?

Similar to croquettes, potato balls are made by combining mashed potatoes, seasonings, and other ingredients. The potato mixture is then formed into balls and fried on the stove or in the air fryer. Potato balls are tasty on their own or with various dipping sauces.

How do you keep potato balls from falling apart?

The key to ensuring the potato balls stay together, especially as you’re forming them, is adding flour to the mixture. Flour binds the ingredients so the balls retain their round shape. All you need is a couple tablespoons in order to ensure your crispy potato balls don’t fall apart during the cooking process. The best part is, you don’t need to let them chill once they’re formed–so you can cook and snack on them right away. 

Leftover ingredient trick for faster prep

With the holidays in full swing, you’ll likely have some leftover mashed spuds from a festive dinner. So, you can use any leftovers to make air fryer potato balls. This not only prevents the side dish from going to waste but it allows you skip the process of boiling and mashing the potatoes.

An easy and mouthwatering air fryer potato balls recipe

This air fryer potato balls recipe comes from TikTok creator Becci Neumann and is a cinch to prepare. It uses seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano and onion powder for an herby and pungent kick. Additionally, the recipe calls for nutritional yeast–which can be used to add a nutty and cheesy flavor to dishes. However, if you don’t have it on hand, substitute grated Parmesan cheese instead. 

What’s also great about this recipe is that you don’t need to cover the potato balls in flour, egg or breadcrumbs. A light coating of oil does the trick for producing crunchy potato bites. Serve these potato balls with a side of ketchup, a creamy dipping sauce or a spicy and tangy dip like this homemade Bang Bang sauce. Giving regular spuds a nice life couldn’t be simpler!

Air Fryer Potato Balls

@beccineumann

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life I would choose potatoes 😂 because you can make so many things out of potatoes!! My current obsession are these crispy potato balls that I know you are going to love 🥰🙌🏼 INGREDIENTS ✨600g russet potatoes ✨1/2 tsp salt ✨1/2 tsp paprika ✨1/4 tsp garlic powder ✨1/4 tsp onion powder ✨1 tbsp nutritional yeast ✨1/2 tsp oregano or herbs de province ✨2 tbsp all purpose flour (regular or gluten free) ✨avocado oil HOW TO MAKE First, boil the potatoes, you can peel them before or after you boil them. Transfer to a bowl and mash, then add all seasoning and the flour. Incorporate all ingredients using your hand and roll into bite sized balls. Coat with some avocado oil and transfer to a baking sheet. I baked mine in the air fryer at 400F (~200C) for 15-20 minutes until crisp. Or bake it in a preheated oven at 400F for 20-30 minutes until browned and crisp 🤍 #potatoes #potatorecipe #easyrecipe #airfryerrecipe

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Ingredients:

• 1⅓ lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. onion powder
• 1 Tbs. nutritional yeast (or Parmesan cheese)
• ½ tsp. oregano or herbs de provence
• 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
• Olive or avocado oil

Directions:

• Yield: 4 to 6 servings

1. Boil potatoes in pot of water until fork-tender. Drain well and mash until smooth. Cool completely at room temperature. 
2. In bowl with mashed potatoes, add salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, oregano and flour. Mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Scoop mixture into balls using small ice cream scoop or spoon. Roll into even balls.
4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
5. Place balls in single layer on air fryer basket. You may need to do this in batches. Cook batch 15 minutes to 20 minutes until browned and crisp. Remove from basket and cool slightly on wire rack. Repeat process with remaining potato balls.
6. Serve warm with dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy!
7. Note: You can bake the potato balls in a preheated 400°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes.