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Make-Ahead Air Fryer Goat Cheese Balls
These make-ahead air fryer goat cheese balls are small rounds of fresh goat cheese, frozen, then dipped in egg, flour, egg again, and panko before air frying. Bread a batch to keep in the freezer, then finish with honey and fresh parsley.
Servings: 4 servings, about 35 balls
Calories: 293kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces goat cheese
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg beaten (or 2 small eggs)
- 1 cup panko
- olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Divide the goat cheese into small equal portions, each roughly the size of ½ tablespoon. Form each piece into a ball using your hands. Place the goat cheese balls on a parchment paper lined plate and freeze for 1 hour.10 ounces goat cheese
- Preheat the air fryer to 390ºF.
- Place all-purpose flour, garlic powder, ground pepper, and salt in a shallow dish and mix until well combined. Place the beaten egg in a shallow dish, and panko bread crumbs in another shallow dish.1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 large egg, 1 cup panko
- Remove the cheese balls from the freezer. Dip in the goat cheese balls in the beaten egg. Using a fork, transfer the cheese balls to the flour mixture. Press gently around the cheese balls to make sure the coating is even. Dip the goat cheese balls in the beaten egg again and then into the panko, pressing gently to make sure the it sticks.
- Place the goat cheese balls in the air fryer basket and spray a thin layer of olive oil all over. Flip the balls and spray the other side. Air fry the goat cheese balls for 6 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.olive oil
- Move the goat cheese balls onto a plate lined with paper towels to remove any extra oil, and allow them to cool for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, drizzle honey on top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Smaller air fryers: About 35 balls fit in a single layer in a large basket. In a smaller air fryer, cook them in batches in a single layer.
- Make ahead: Bread the balls, freeze them on a parchment-lined tray until firm, then store them in a freezer bag for about 2 months. Air fry straight from the freezer at 390°F, adding a minute or two to the cook time.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheating: Air fry at 350°F for a few minutes until warm and crisp again, or bake on a foil- or parchment-lined baking sheet at 350°F.
- Hot honey: Use it in place of regular honey for a little heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 792IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 3mg
