Air Fryer Jalapeno Cheese Balls
These jalapeno cheese balls are my new favorite appetizer. They taste amazing and will be perfect at any of your get-togethers or just for a fun snack.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time9 minutes mins
Total Time29 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer jalapeno bacon cheese balls, jalapeno bacon cheese ball recipe, jalapeno bacon cheese balls
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 322kcal
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 6 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
- 6 oz smoked bacon cheddar shredded
- 6 jalapenos seeds removed chopped finely
- 10 pieces of bacon sliced finely and cooked to crispy bits
- 4 eggs- beaten
- 3 cups of Panko bread crumbs
Place all of the cheese ball ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine well.
Cover a baking tray with parchment paper and set to the side
Using a small ice cream scoop / cookie dough scooper spoon, portion out the cheese mix and make 1 inch balls. Place the balls on a baking tray.
Put the baking tray in the freezer for about 15 minutes until they are firm.
While the cheese balls are in the freezer prepare the dredging station.
In one bowl add the flour, garlic powder, cayenne, and onion powder, mix to combine.
Whisk the eggs in a seperate bowl.
Place the Panko crumbs in a third bowl.
Dredging steps:
Place the chilled cheese balls in the spiced flour mix.
Now coat with eggs, followed by the flour again, and the egg mix again.
Finally coat the cheese balls with the panko crumbs and set aside on the baking tray again.
Pre-heat if needed your Air fryer to 360°
Place the cheese bites in a single layer.
You may need to cook in batches.
Cook for 9 minutes
Remove the cheese balls from the Air fryer.
Serve warm with dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 154mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 1.3mg