Baby-Friendly Potato Cheese Balls
Super Easy Baby Snack! Make Delicious Potato Cheese Balls Effortlessly
Soft potatoes and savory cheese come together in this incredibly simple baby snack! Learn how to make delightful potato cheese balls using your air fryer. They’re perfect for your baby’s first solid food introduction.
Ingredients- 2-3 medium potatoes
- 1 slice of cheese
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s boil the potatoes. Wash them thoroughly and peel them, or make a slit in the skin and boil them with the skin on. If boiling in a pot, cover the potatoes with water, bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for about 20 minutes. (Alternatively, for a faster method, you can dice the potatoes, place them in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave until tender.)
Step 2
Since we’ll be air-frying them later, you don’t need to overcook them until they’re mushy. They should be fluffy and cooked through. You can check for doneness by piercing them with a chopstick.
Step 3
Mash the boiled potatoes with a spoon. Once they’ve cooled slightly, put on disposable gloves and mash them with your hands for a smoother texture. If you find any undercooked bits, chop them finely before mashing.
Step 4
Now, let’s add the cheese for that delicious savory flavor. Add 1 slice of cheese to the warm mashed potatoes and mix well. Mixing the cheese while the potatoes are still hot ensures it melts evenly and creates a wonderful seasoning.
Step 5
As the cheese melts, a wonderful savory aroma will fill your kitchen. Honestly, they’re incredibly delicious even in this form!
Step 6
We’re making these into a finger-food shape, which is easy for babies to hold and makes cleanup a breeze. If the potato cheese mixture is too sticky and difficult to form into balls, don’t worry! We have a tip for that.
Step 7
Use two spoons to scoop and shape the mixture into balls. This method helps prevent sticking and makes forming the balls much easier, even if they aren’t perfectly round!
Step 8
Look at these bite-sized potato cheese balls! They’re perfectly sized for your little one to enjoy.
Step 9
Time to air fry them! Place the balls in the air fryer and cook at 180°C (356°F) for 12 minutes.
Step 10
After 12 minutes, they should have a slightly crisp exterior and a soft, tender interior.
Step 11
If the bottom surfaces seem a bit too soft or moist, flip them over and air fry for another 3 minutes at 180°C (356°F). This helps to dry them out and achieve a better texture.
Step 12
Ta-da! Your delicious and soft potato cheese balls are ready. They are perfect for babies from around 8 months to 2 years old, making them a fantastic, nutritious snack!
