Airfryer Honey Goat Cheese Balls Recipe
Crispy and creamy Airfryer Honey Goat Cheese Balls offer a delightful appetizer with a crunchy exterior and a soft, tangy goat cheese center, perfectly complemented by a drizzle of sweet honey. Easy to prepare and quickly cooked in an air fryer, these bite-sized treats are perfect for entertaining or a tasty snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz. soft goat cheese
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup honey (such as Bee Harmony Honey)
Instructions
- Prepare Goat Cheese Balls: Divide the soft goat cheese into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball shape. Place the balls on a plate and freeze for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Bread the Balls: Remove the chilled goat cheese balls from the freezer. Dredge each ball in the all-purpose flour, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it thoroughly with Panko bread crumbs for a crunchy exterior.
- Freeze or Cook: Once all cheese balls are breaded, you can either place them back into the freezer for up to 12 hours if not cooking immediately, or proceed directly to cooking.
- Arrange in Airfryer Basket: Place the breaded goat cheese balls in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Optional Oil Spray: For extra crispiness, lightly spray the cheese balls with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil.
- Cook: Air fry the goat cheese balls at 390°F (200°C) for 6 to 8 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Immediately drizzle each ball generously with honey before serving to add a sweet contrast to the tangy cheese.
Notes
- Freeze the goat cheese balls before breading to help them hold their shape during cooking.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can deep fry the balls at 350°F until golden and crisp.
- Use quality honey for drizzling to enhance the flavor contrast.
- Make sure to not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- These goat cheese balls are best served warm immediately after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 goat cheese balls
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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