Air Fryer Goat Cheese Balls (2024)

Whether you have a holiday party coming up or you’re simply craving these delicious bite-sized treats, these goat cheese balls fried in the air fryer are perfect for any occasion. I am in love with how they’re crunchy, creamy, and tangy all in one bite. They’re so addictive and will melt in your mouth.

Perfect on their own or with a drizzle of honey, these fried cheesy balls will disappear fast. Always a crowd-pleaser, they come together quickly and easily with a few simple ingredients so you can whip them up last minute for any occasion. Want another easy-to-share appetizer? Try my carb cakes recipe or salmon cake recipe.

Key Ingredients You Need

• Goat cheese — Goat cheese comes in all kinds of flavors. Use your favorite! I use plain goat cheese. Make sure you buy cheese that comes in a log and is not pre-crumbled.
• Flour — Use flour of your choice. You can use regular all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour.
• Egg — Don’t skip the egg, as it helps bind the breadcrumb coating to the cheese balls.
• Breadcrumbs — You can use regular or gluten-free breadcrumbs.

How to Make Air Fryer Goat Cheese Balls

Step 1: Divide the goat cheese into 12 pieces.

Step 2: Roll the goat cheese into balls. Place on a plate and put in the freezer for 20 minutes.

Step 3: Remove the goat cheese balls from the freezer and dredge in the flour.

Step 4: Then dredge into the beaten egg

Step 5: Finish off by dredging in breadcrumbs.

Step 6: Spray the coated balls with a light coat of olive oil and place the goat cheese balls in a single layer in the air fryer and cook at 370 F for 6 to 8 minutes, until they are golden. Drizzle some honey over them and garnish with thyme and serve immediately.

Tips For This Recipe

• Make sure you do not skip freezing the goat cheese. If you skip this step, you risk the cheese melting or the balls falling apart as they air fry.
• While I use panko breadcrumbs, you can substitute them for traditional breadcrumbs if that’s what you have on hand. However, the texture will be slightly different.
• Another cheese perfect for these cheese balls are garlic and herb flavored goat cheese or honey flavored goat cheese. You can also stir in flavor mix-ins to the cheese before rolling into balls.
• If you’re having trouble rolling the balls, let the goat cheese sit out, so it's closer to room temperature.
• Flaky sea salt or chopped nuts are great options for garnish as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

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