Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls: The Crispiest Recipe Ever!
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls are a crowd-pleasing delight. Perfect for parties, game day, or as a tasty snack, these golden bites are coated in panko breadcrumbs and air-fried to perfection. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch dressing or garlic aioli for an irresistible treat that’s both easy to make and customizable.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Boil peeled and quartered potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain well.
- Return potatoes to pot, mash until smooth. Mix in milk, butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Cool the mixture in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with seasonings.
- Form cooled potato mixture into balls, rolling first in flour, then egg, and finally coating with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and spray basket with cooking spray. Arrange potato balls in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls (135g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg