Description
Golden, crispy potato balls filled with gooey mozzarella and cheddar, infused with spicy chili crisp for a bold and flavorful bite. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party dish.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chili crisp
1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooled mashed potatoes, mozzarella, cheddar, chili crisp, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into tight balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Roll each potato ball in flour, dip into eggs, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the potato balls in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack. Serve warm with chili crisp or dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra heat, substitute mozzarella with pepper jack cheese.
For a baked version, brush with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden, turning halfway through.
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway and lightly spraying with oil.
Freeze after breading but before frying; cook directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to frying time.
Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5–8 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato ball
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
