Instructions
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1Boil, peel, and chop potatoes.
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2Add butter and mash.
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3Add garlic salt and pepper.
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4Add Hatch Green Chile and mix well.
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5To the crushed Panko crumbs, add garlic salt and Hatch Green Chile Powder. Set aside.
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6Add enough water to the flour to make a thin paste.
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7Flatten a scoop of potato mixture. Place a cube of cheese in the middle and form the mixture into a ball.
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8Dip the ball into the flour paste and roll in the crumbs.
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9Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
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10Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Cook for 10 minutes, turning once.
Crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside—these Green Chile Potato Cheese Balls are a New Mexican comfort food favorite that brings together simple, wholesome ingredients in the most delicious way. They're perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main event at your family table.
There's something special about comfort food that's rooted in tradition. Green Chile Potato Cheese Balls are exactly that—a simple, heartfelt recipe that celebrates what makes New Mexican cooking so beloved. In our family, we've always believed that the best dishes start with quality ingredients and a little bit of love.
These golden, crispy balls are filled with creamy mashed potatoes, melted cheese, and bright Hatch Green Chiles that give them that authentic New Mexico flavor. They're the kind of recipe you make for weeknight dinners, potlucks, and family gatherings—the kind that disappears off the plate faster than you can refill the platter.
Whether you're using an air fryer for a quick weeknight meal or baking them for a crowd, these potato cheese balls deliver that perfect combination of crispy exterior and savory, cheesy center. They're a reminder of why home cooking and family recipes matter so much to us here in New Mexico.
