Air Fryer Broccoli Cheese Balls
Fresh chopped broccoli and Colby jack cheese rolled in Panko crumbs, then air fried until crunchy and golden brown. The perfect combination of crispy and creamy in every bite makes them an irresistible snack or appetizer!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 2 cups Colby Jack shredded cheese
- 4 ounces Velveeta cheese sauce
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs, divided
- 1 ½ cups panko crumbs
- ¼ cup flour
Instructions
- Chop broccoli florets into ¼-inch pieces. Drain any water off if needed. Place in a large bowl.
- Add shredded cheese, cheese sauce, red pepper flakes, butter, 1 egg, and ½ cup panko crumbs to broccoli. Mix well.
- Using a scoop, form 2 inch balls and place them on a plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Put flour, remaining egg (lightly beaten), and remaining panko crumbs in three separate bowls.
- Roll ball in flour, then cover it in beaten egg, and finally, coat it in panko crumbs.
- Place prepared balls on a plate and refrigerate again for 30 minutes.
- Place balls into your greased air fryer basket and air fry at 390ºF for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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