Description
These delicious, crispy Air Fryer White Tuna Balls are the perfect snack or meal. With a rich combination of tuna, cheese, and seasonings, they cook up perfectly golden and crispy in the air fryer in just 10 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can white tuna, drained
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded Colby cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shaker bottle)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- Optional: Real onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, egg, shredded Colby cheese, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder). Add real onions if desired.
- Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, then roll them in some additional Parmesan cheese for a crispy coating.
- Place the balls in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between them.
- Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time for even crispiness.
- Once golden and crispy, remove the tuna balls from the air fryer and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add chopped real onions for more flavor if you prefer.
- Be sure to flip the balls halfway through for even cooking and crispiness.
- You can experiment with the seasoning to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 tuna balls
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg