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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
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
15
minutes
mins
Servings:
14
servings
Calories:
101
kcal
Author:
Sara
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.
Notes
Grate your own cheese for the best flavor and texture.
Cut the broccoli small enough, about ¼ inch pieces.
To keep the balls from falling apart, use a silicone spatula to lift them.
Nutrition
Calories:
101
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.3
g
|
Cholesterol:
41
mg
|
Sodium:
108
mg
|
Potassium:
26
mg
|
Fiber:
0.3
g
|
Sugar:
0.4
g
|
Vitamin A:
237
IU
|
Calcium:
18
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg