Easy Air Fryer Mashed Potatoe Balls
Want to find some freshness for your taste buds? Try this air fryer mashed potatoe balls! It is not only simple and easy to make, but also super delicious.
Whether it's a small hungry moment after work or a small drinking time at a friend's gathering, it is an excellent choice. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, one bite at a time, it will definitely make you unable to put it down!
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Ingredients Needed
Potatoes: As the main ingredient, potatoes provide abundant starch and dietary fiber and are the foundation of this dish.
Black pepper: Adds aroma and a slightly spicy taste, enhancing the overall flavor.
Salt: Seasoning, highlighting the natural flavor of potatoes.
Starch: Makes the mashed potatoes more delicate and helps in shaping and maintaining the form.
Chopped parsley: Adds a touch of fresh aroma and visual layering. Commonly used in Western cooking.
Chili powder: Provides spiciness. Suitable for diners who like spicy food. Can be added according to personal taste.
Essential Tools
Steamer: Used for steaming potatoes to make it convenient to mash them later. A regular pot with water can also be a substitute.
Large bowl: Used to hold the steamed potatoes and complete operations such as seasoning and mashing in it. A commonly used large bowl at home will do.
Fork or spoon: Used to mash potatoes into a puree and stir evenly to fully integrate the seasonings with the potatoes. A potato masher can also be used as a substitute.
Disposable gloves: Prevent the mashed potatoes from sticking to hands and make it convenient to knead them into small balls. If there are no gloves, you can operate after washing your hands thoroughly.
Air fryer: The key tool for this dish. Through hot air circulation, the surface of the mashed potato balls becomes crispy while the inside remains soft. If there is no air fryer, an oven can be tried, but the temperature and time need to be adjusted.
Baking paper: Laid in the frying basket of the air fryer to prevent the mashed potato balls from sticking to the pan and make it easy to clean. Foil can be used as a substitute.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Slicing potatoes: Uneven thickness easily makes some potato slices difficult to be fully cooked, affecting the overall taste of mashed potatoes. Be sure to cut them evenly in thickness.
Mixing seasonings: If black pepper, salt and starch are not evenly stirred, the taste of the mashed potato balls will be deviated. When seasoning, carefully mash and mix evenly.
Shaping mashed potato balls: Inconsistent sizes. When baking, small balls are cooked first and large balls are cooked later, making it difficult to control the heat and time. Try to make the sizes as uniform as possible.
Spraying an appropriate amount of oil: Too much will make it greasy, and too little will make the skin not crispy. Spraying an appropriate amount of oil can ensure that the skin is crispy and not oily.
Preheating the air fryer: Putting mashed potato balls in without preheating will lead to uneven heating and different degrees of crispness of the skin. It needs to be preheated to the specified temperature in advance.
Turning over during baking: If not turned over midway, it is easy to cause one side to be burnt and the other side to be undercooked. Be sure to turn over once during the baking process.
INGREDIENTS
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 500g potatoes
ACCESSORIES
- 2g black pepper
- 5g salt
- 10g starch
SEASONINGS
- Chopped parsley to taste
- Chili powder to taste
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Peel 500 grams of potatoes and cut them into even slices. Place them in a steamer and steam until cooked. Then transfer them to a large bowl.
STEP 2
Next, evenly sprinkle 2 grams of black pepper and 5 grams of salt on the potatoes, and then add 10 grams of starch.
STEP 3
Subsequently, use a fork or spoon to vigorously mash the potatoes into a fine puree. Stir while mashing until all seasonings, starch and potato puree are perfectly combined.
STEP 4
Wear disposable gloves. Take an appropriate amount of potato puree in the palm of your hand and slowly knead it into small balls of the same size until all the potato puree is made into balls.
STEP 5
Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees. During the preheating process, place the made mashed potatoe balls one by one into the frying basket. After that, gently spray a layer of cooking oil on the surface of the mashed potatoe balls.
STEP 6
Put the frying basket into the air fryer and set the time for 15 minutes. In the middle of baking, turn the mashed potatoe balls over once.
STEP 7
After baking is completed, quickly take out the mashed potatoe balls. While they are still hot, sprinkle some chopped parsley and chili powder on them and you can enjoy them to your heart's content.
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Storage and Reheating Tips
Room temperature storage: When the room temperature is low, wrap the mashed potato balls with plastic wrap to isolate air and prevent oxidation and can be stored until the next day.
Refrigerator storage: If the room temperature is high, refrigeration is required. It can inhibit bacteria and can be stored for 1 - 2 days to maintain taste and quality.
Frozen storage: If you want to store it for a long time, you can freeze it. It can be stored for about three days. Thaw it before eating.
Heating options: Use an air fryer to restore the taste. Preheat at 180°C, put the mashed potato balls in and heat for 5 - 8 minutes, and turn over midway.
Recipe Variations
Taste super evolution: Add some curry, pepper or cumin powder, and the mashed potato balls instantly turn into flavor bombs! Squeeze some lemon juice or add some sugar for a sour and sweet taste that is super refreshing.
Ingredient carnival: Put in a few shrimps, crab meat, or throw in some shiitake mushrooms and oyster mushrooms. The nutrition is bursting and the taste is superb. Sprinkle a handful of crushed almonds and cashews. Every bite makes a crunching sound.
Cooking tips: Line the frying basket with baking paper or tin foil. The crispiness of the skin can be adjusted as you like. Let the air fryer warm up first and then put it in the oven for baking. The taste is simply amazing!
Recipe analyzer
- Recipes: Easy Air Fryer Mashed Potatoe Balls
- Main Ingredients:4
- Servings per recipe:1
- Servings size:517 g
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Energy (calories)：425 kcal
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Protein：10.14 g
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Fat：0.45 g
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Carbohydrates：97.43 g
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Protein: 7%28 kcal
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Fat: 1%4 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 92%392 kcal
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