Potato Cheese Balls

Crispy golden potato balls with gooey cheese center

Crispy golden potato balls filled with gooey melted cheese, served with a zesty spicy mayo dipping sauce.

164Min

4Servings

485Cal

MediumLevel

Kid friendly

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Equipment

Large pot

Colander

Mixing bowls

Vegetable peeler

Mixing spoon

Plates

Whisk

Cooking thermometer

Ingredients

Potato Balls

medium potatoes (peeled)

8 piece

salt

1 tsp

chicken bouillon powder

2 tsp

onion powder

2 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

smoked paprika

1 tsp

eggs

2 piece

shredded mozzarella (shredded)

1 cup

grated Parmesan (grated)

0.75 cup

mozzarella cut into small cubes (cubed)

1 cup

Crispy Coating

plain flour

1 cup

eggs beaten (beaten)

2 piece

crushed cornflakes (crushed)

2 cup

Spicy Mayo

mayonnaise

0.5 cup

sriracha

1 tbsp

smoked paprika

0.5 tsp

garlic powder

0.5 tsp

onion powder

0.5 tsp

dried parsley

0.5 tsp

Instructions

Boil and mash potatoes

Boil the potatoes in generously salted water until fork tender. Drain well and mash until completely smooth.

25 mintimer 20 min

Use plenty of salt in the water for better flavor

Mix filling ingredients

Add the salt, chicken bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, eggs, shredded mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix until fully combined.

5 min

Make sure mixture is completely smooth before adding cheese

Chill potato mixture

Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.

30 mintimer 30 min

Form potato balls with cheese center

Scoop out portions of the potato mixture and flatten slightly in your hand. Place a cube of mozzarella in the centre, then seal and roll into a smooth ball.

20 min

Ensure cheese cube is completely sealed inside to prevent leakage

Freeze potato balls

Freeze for 1 hour, or until firm.

60 mintimer 60 min

This step is crucial for maintaining shape during frying

Coat potato balls

Coat each potato ball in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat well with the crushed cornflakes (or breadcrumbs).

15 min

Use one hand for dry ingredients and one for wet to avoid mess

Deep fry potato balls

Heat oil to 180°C and deep-fry for 3–4 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy, and the cheese is melted.

4 minHigh heattimer 4 min

Don't overcrowd the fryer - work in batches for even cooking

Prepare spicy mayo

Meanwhile, whisk together all the spicy mayo ingredients until smooth.

3 min

Serve hot with spicy mayo

Serve immediately while hot with the spicy mayo for the best cheese pull!

2 min

Serve immediately to enjoy the melted cheese center

Original recipe

InstagramRecipe by @samisavor1

Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Freezer: 30 days

Reheat: Air fryer 180°C for 8-10 minutes or oven 200°C for 12 minutes

Best served fresh. Frozen balls can be fried directly from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes to cooking time.

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