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
Equipment
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Kimchi Cheese Balls at 375°F for 14 minutes. 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.
You need: 1 cup well-fermented kimchi, finely chopped and squeezed dry, 6 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes, 2 oz cream cheese, softened, 1 scallion, finely chopped, 1 tsp sesame oil, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs, cooking spray, gochujang mayo (2 tbsp mayo mixed with 1 tbsp gochujang), sesame seeds for garnish. This recipe serves 4 with 175 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Kimchi Cheese Balls takes 14 minutes total at 375°F. Let cool for 3 minutes — the filling is molten — then serve with gochujang mayo and sesame seeds.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 14 minutes at 375°F.
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