Parmesan Cheese Balls

Ingredients

• 1.25 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 3 egg whites
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• olive oil (for drizzling (optional))
• parsley (for garnish (optional))
• marinara sauce (for serving (optional))

Steps

1. 1

   In a small mixing bowl, combine the freshly grated parmesan cheese, egg whites, and garlic powder (if using).

2. 2

   Mix the ingredients together well until they form a sticky dough.

3. 3

   Roll the dough into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter.

4. 4

   Place the balls on a parchment-lined sheet tray and freeze for 2 hours (or at least 1 hour as per transcript).

5. 5

   To air fry: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crispy.

6. 6

   To bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and let the cheese balls stand for one minute to set.

8. 8

   Optional: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

The freezing step is crucial to prevent the cheese balls from spreading too much during cooking. You can customize these with other dry seasonings like onion powder or dried herbs.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• snack
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• keto
• air-fried
• baked
• cheese