Parmesan Cheese Balls
Parmesan Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
For Serving (Optional)
- as needed olive oil, for drizzling
- as needed fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- as needed marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, egg whites, and the optional garlic powder.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Mix the ingredients together thoroughly until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Roll the dough into small balls, each approximately 1-inch in diameter.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Arrange the rolled cheese balls in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Place the sheet tray with the cheese balls into the freezer and freeze for 2 hours. This step helps them hold their shape during cooking.
⏱️ 120 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Cook the frozen cheese balls for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, if using an oven, preheat to 400°F and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Carefully remove the cheese balls from the air fryer or oven and let them stand for 1 minute before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
For an optional touch, drizzle the warm cheese balls with a little olive oil, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve alongside marinara sauce for dipping. Devour!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Parmesan Cheese Balls
- 1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
For Serving (Optional)
- as needed olive oil, for drizzling
- as needed fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- as needed marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, egg whites, and the optional garlic powder.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Mix the ingredients together thoroughly until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Roll the dough into small balls, each approximately 1-inch in diameter.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Arrange the rolled cheese balls in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Place the sheet tray with the cheese balls into the freezer and freeze for 2 hours. This step helps them hold their shape during cooking.
⏱️ 120 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Cook the frozen cheese balls for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, if using an oven, preheat to 400°F and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Carefully remove the cheese balls from the air fryer or oven and let them stand for 1 minute before serving.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
For an optional touch, drizzle the warm cheese balls with a little olive oil, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve alongside marinara sauce for dipping. Devour!
⏱️ 1 min