Air Fryer Recipe
Crispy Smoked Gouda Fritters
These smoked gouda fritters are a delightful combination of crispy edges and a molten, cheesy centre. The air fryer is perfect for this recipe, as it quickly crisps the breadcrumb coating while keeping the cheese from escaping, thanks to its fast convection and a light mist of oil.
Ingredients
- 250g smoked gouda, coarsely grated
- 350g cold mashed potato
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 egg yolk
- 25g plain flour, for the fritter mixture
- 50g plain flour, for coating
- 2 medium eggs, beaten
- 110g panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Neutral oil spray
- Optional: 1 tbsp finely chopped chives or parsley
Method
- Put the cold mashed potato in a mixing bowl and break it up with a fork.
- Add the grated smoked gouda, spring onions, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, egg yolk, 25g flour, pepper and salt if needed.
- Mix until the cheese is evenly distributed but do not beat it into a paste.
- Divide the mixture into roughly 35–40g portions, then shape each one into a squat disc about 2cm thick.
- Chill the shaped fritters for at least 30 minutes in the fridge, or 10–12 minutes in the freezer.
- Set up three shallow bowls: 50g flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs in the third.
- Coat each fritter lightly in flour, tap off the excess, dip in egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes.
- Place the fritters in the basket in a single layer, leaving at least 1cm between them.
- Spray the tops well with oil, then air fry at 190°C for 7 minutes.
- Turn the fritters carefully, spray the second side, and cook for another 4–6 minutes until deep golden and crisp.
- Rest the fritters on a rack or plate for 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 250
