Cheesy Potato Ballswith Chorizo
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- 6 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. These airy, cheesy potato balls are a playful twist on classic mash, enriched with gooey mozzarella and spicy chorizo. The air fryer gives them a crisp exterior while keeping the inside delightfully soft.
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Method
Peel the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender, about 10‑12 minutes; drain and mash them while still hot.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Potatoes mash easily while still hot.
Stir the melted butter and flour into the mashed potatoes, first with a fork and then by hand, until a smooth, cohesive dough forms; shape the dough into a large ball.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Potato dough becomes smooth and cohesive.
Lay a sheet of cling film on a clean, flat surface and drizzle the olive oil over the film to prevent sticking.
Place the potato dough ball on the cling film and gently press it outward with your hands to form a large, even circle about 1 cm thick.
Scatter the mozzarella pieces and chopped chorizo evenly in the center of the potato circle.
Gather the edges of the cling film and roll the potato circle around the filling, sealing all seams by pressing firmly to create a sealed ball.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Seams are pressed closed around the cheese and chorizo.
Preheat the air fryer to 475°F (475°F). Place the sealed potato ball in the basket and air‑fry for 7–8 minutes on each side, turning once with a spatula, until the exterior is golden and crisp.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Exterior turns golden and crisp on both sides.
Remove the ball, let it rest for a minute, then cut into wedges with a knife and fork and serve hot.
Tips while you cook
- Mash while hot
- Mash the boiled potatoes while they are still hot.
- Prevent sticking with oil‑drizzled film
- Lay cling film on the work surface, drizzle olive oil on it, and flatten the dough on the film.
- Turn halfway for even crispness
- Air‑fry the sealed ball for 7–8 minutes per side, turning once with a spatula halfway through.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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