Air Fryer Kimchi Cheese Balls
Air Fryer Kimchi Cheese Balls is made with well-fermented kimchi, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, 1 scallion; air fry at 375°F for 14 minutes to serve 4. 175 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Mix chopped kimchi, cream cheese, scallion, and sesame oil together, then fold in mozzarella cubes gently.
- 2
Scoop mixture into 12 portions and roll into tight balls, then freeze on a parchment-lined tray for 15 minutes to firm up.
- 3
Dredge each ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in panko, pressing to adhere; repeat the egg and panko step for extra crunch.
- 4
Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray generously with cooking spray, and cook at 375°F for 12–14 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown.
- 5
Let cool for 3 minutes — the filling is molten — then serve with gochujang mayo and sesame seeds.
Tip: Use well-aged kimchi that has been fermenting for at least 3–4 weeks — its intense sourness balances perfectly against the rich melted cheese. Squeezing out excess liquid from the kimchi is critical.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 14 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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