Air Fryer Goat Cheese Balls

Air Fryer Goat Cheese Balls are gorgeously golden and crispy on the outside, with a creamy, savory center. Perfect as an appetizer or snack!

Author: Donna Elick

Servings: goat cheese balls

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Ingredients

8 ounces goat cheese softened
1/2 cup breadcrumbs I used regular
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg beaten
olive oil spray

Optional for garnish:

honey
fresh chopped herbs such as parsley or thyme

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
Form the softened goat cheese into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
You are going to set up a dredging station with three bowls. One bowl with flour, the second bowl with the beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
Roll each goat cheese ball in the flour, then dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the ball in breadcrumbs.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil.
Place the goat cheese balls in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other.
Lightly spray the tops of the goat cheese balls with olive oil.
Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until the goat cheese balls are golden brown and crispy outside.
Remove the goat cheese balls from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve them warm with a dipping sauce like honey, balsamic glaze, or marinara sauce.

Notes

The trick to making sturdy goat cheese balls without all the cheese oozing is to freeze the cheese before coating and air frying. Another trick that I use is to double-coat the goat cheese in the flour, egg and breadcrumbs mixture.

You can use a mixture of goat and cream cheese for a milder taste. This will also make the balls a bit creamier.

You can use either regular or Panko breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs give a lighter, crispier coating compared to regular breadcrumbs.

Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.

To store: Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes until warm and crispy.

To freeze: you can freeze the prepared (but not air-fried) goat cheese balls. Freeze them individually on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer bag. Air fry from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

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