Parmesan Cheese Balls by @themodernnonna

20 min
Easy

14 servings

🧀

150 g

Parmigiano Reggiano

🥚

64 g

Egg Whites

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Finely grate 5 oz (142 g) Parmigiano Reggiano if it is not already finely grated.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    🧀box grater
    ⚖️measuring scale

  2. Step 2/9

    Place the grated Parmigiano Reggiano and 2 egg whites in a mixing bowl.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/9

    Mix the cheese and egg whites thoroughly with a fork until a sticky, evenly moistened mixture forms.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴fork

  4. Step 4/9

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll the mixture into 14 equal balls, about 1 tablespoon each.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🍪baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  5. Step 5/9

    Freeze the cheese balls for 120 min, until they are firm enough to retain their shape.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🍪baking sheet

  6. Step 6/9

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 3 min.

  7. Step 7/9

    Arrange the frozen cheese balls in a single layer in the air-fryer basket, leaving space between each ball.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🥢tongs

  8. Step 8/9

    Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 8 to 10 min, until the balls are puffed and golden brown.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites

  9. Step 9/9

    Remove the cheese balls and let them cool for 2 min before serving crisp and warm.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🥢tongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Egg

Ingredients

Parmigiano Reggiano, Egg whites

Allergens

Milk, Egg

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Low-carbohydrate, Ketogenic, High-protein

Calories

117 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 12g, Fat: 7g, Saturated fat: 4.4g, Carbohydrates: 0.8g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0.3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 290mg, Sodium: 416mg, Phosphorus: 207mg, Potassium: 45mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 67µg, Vitamin B12: 0.6µg, Riboflavin: 0.18mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, box grater, fork, measuring scale, baking sheet, parchment paper, tongs

Appliances

freezer, air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Appetizer, Finger food

Occasions

Party, Game day, Cocktail hour, Everyday snack

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@themodernnonna

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Chewy, Light

Flavors

Cheesy, Savory, Salty, Umami, Nutty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep in a cool, dry place,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 5 min to restore crispness), freezer : 2 months (Freeze uncooked balls in a sealed freezer-safe container,Air fry directly from frozen)