Air Fryer Pão de Queijo
Description
Two types of naturally gluten-free manioc starch mixed with Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses are a traditional Brazilian recipe for cheese rolls, but these are made in an air fryer instead of the oven.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup sweet manioc starch (polvilho doce) (such as Yoki®)
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3/4 cup sour manioc starch (polvilho azedo) (such as Yoki®)
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1/4 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Directions
1
Preheat an air fryer to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Mix sweet manioc and sour manioc starches together in a bowl until fully combined.
3
Combine milk, water, olive oil, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add starches. Stir until liquid is absorbed; mixture will be very dry. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool just until safe to handle.
4
Add eggs to starch mixture in the saucepan; mix until smooth and dough pulls away from the sides. Add Cheddar cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; mix well.
5
Using gloved or lightly oiled hands, pinch off a golfball-sized piece of dough, roll into a ball, and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining dough. Line the air fryer with a piece of parchment paper. Place balls into the basket in batches, approximately 1 inch apart.
6
Bake in the air fryer until browned outside, 8 to 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining balls.