Crispy Cheese Balls
Crispy Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup egg white
- 3 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
Instructions
- 1
Pour the liquid egg whites into a medium-sized bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the egg whites. Mix thoroughly until a cohesive mixture forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Using your hands, roll the mixture into small, uniform balls. The size can vary based on preference, but aim for approximately 1-inch diameter balls for even cooking.
⏱️ 9 min
- 4
Place the rolled cheese balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze for 1 to 2 hours, or until the cheese balls are firm to the touch. This step is crucial for maintaining their shape during air frying.
⏱️ 120 min
- 5
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Once preheated, place the frozen cheese balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Air fry for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside, and chewy on the inside. Serve immediately, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Cheese Balls
- 1/2 cup egg white
- 3 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
Instructions
- 1
Pour the liquid egg whites into a medium-sized bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the egg whites. Mix thoroughly until a cohesive mixture forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Using your hands, roll the mixture into small, uniform balls. The size can vary based on preference, but aim for approximately 1-inch diameter balls for even cooking.
⏱️ 9 min - 4
Place the rolled cheese balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze for 1 to 2 hours, or until the cheese balls are firm to the touch. This step is crucial for maintaining their shape during air frying.
⏱️ 120 min - 5
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Once preheated, place the frozen cheese balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Air fry for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside, and chewy on the inside. Serve immediately, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350