Parmesan Egg White Cheese Balls by @themodernnonna

20 min
Easy

1 serving

🧀

140 g

Parmigiano Reggiano

🥚

60 g

Egg Whites

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

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

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    🧀box grater
    ⚖️measuring scale

  2. Step 2/10

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

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/10

    Mix with a fork until the cheese is evenly moistened and the mixture can be pressed together.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴fork

  4. Step 4/10

    Roll the mixture into 16 equal bite-size balls, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon
    🍪baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  5. Step 5/10

    Arrange the cheese balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🍪baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  6. Step 6/10

    Freeze the cheese balls for 120 min until firm.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🍪baking sheet

  7. Step 7/10

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

  8. Step 8/10

    Place the frozen cheese balls in the air-fryer basket in a single layer.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites

  9. Step 9/10

    Air fry for 8 to 10 min until the cheese balls are golden and crisp.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites

  10. Step 10/10

    Let the cheese balls cool for 2 min before serving so they firm up.

    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    egg whites
    🍪baking sheet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Eggs

Ingredients

Parmigiano Reggiano, Egg whites

Allergens

Milk, Egg

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Low-carb, Ketogenic, High-protein, Flour-free, Breadcrumb-free

Calories

135 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 15g, Fat: 8g, Carbohydrates: 1g, Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 0.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 355mg, Phosphorus: 255mg, Sodium: 285mg, Potassium: 70mg, Zinc: 1.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 75µg RAE, Vitamin B12: 0.5µg, Riboflavin: 0.2mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

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

Appliances

freezer, air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Appetizer, Finger Food

Occasions

Snack Time, Party, Game Day, Aperitif

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@themodernnonna

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-inspired

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Chewy, Light

Flavors

Cheesy, Savory, Nutty, Salty, Umami

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep in a covered container,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) until crisp), freezer : 1 month (Freeze uncooked balls in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Air fry directly from frozen)