Sweet Potato Cheese Balls: A Delicious and Healthy Snack for Everyone
The Perfect Homemade Treat! Round and Delicious Sweet Potato Cheese Balls ☆
Experience the delightful combination of sweet, fluffy sweet potato and savory, melted cheese! These homemade sweet potato cheese balls are incredibly easy to make and are a wonderfully healthy snack option. They are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults! Learn how to make this fantastic recipe from ‘All Recipes of the World’ on ‘Man-Gae Recipes’.
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 50g mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Coating Ingredients (for frying or air frying)
- Panko breadcrumbs, as needed
- 1 large egg
- All-purpose flour, as needed
- Panko breadcrumbs, as needed
- 1 large egg
- All-purpose flour, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and peel them. Place them in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork. This thorough cooking is key! While still warm, transfer the steamed sweet potatoes to a bowl and mash them smoothly using a fork or a potato masher. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix everything well until you have a smooth and delicious sweet potato mixture.
Step 2
Prepare the mozzarella cheese. Cut it into cubes approximately 2cm in size. These cubes will melt into a gooey cheese center when baked.
Step 3
Take a portion of the mashed sweet potato mixture and flatten it into a small disc in your palm. Place one or two of the 2cm mozzarella cheese cubes in the center. Carefully wrap the sweet potato mixture around the cheese, ensuring it’s completely enclosed. Gently shape it into a smooth, round ball. Make sure to pinch the edges well to prevent the cheese from leaking out during cooking.
Step 4
Now, let’s get ready to coat and cook the cheese balls. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with a beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dip each sweet potato cheese ball first into the flour, then into the beaten egg (making sure it’s fully coated), and finally roll it generously in the panko breadcrumbs. For air frying: Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place the coated cheese balls in the air fryer basket and cook for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. For deep frying: Heat oil in a pot to 170-180°C (340-350°F). Carefully fry the cheese balls for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Enjoy your homemade sweet potato cheese balls!
