Recipe: Cheese balls with a delicious tomato sauce in the airfryer

This recipe is one of the most loved snacks by Brazilians, but even better because it has an adaptation to make it a little healthier. Often, we don't know what to serve for our visits, thinking of something tasty and practical to make, right? Therefore, the gluten-free cheese ball is an incredible recipe and a snack that will please everyone. When you least realize it, you will be preparing whenever possible. Check out this recipe now.

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Gluten-free cheese balls recipe made in the airfryer

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• 400 g of coarsely grated cheese (which is easy to melt);
• Note: You can vary the cheese according to your preference, but the only rule is that ¾ of the measure is mozzarella cheese.
• 4 tablespoons of cornstarch;
• 1 whole egg.

Ingredients for Spicy Tomato Sauce

• ½ cup olive oil;
• 2 minced garlic cloves;
• 1 teaspoon of pepper (of your preference);
• 1 can of tomato sauce in pieces.

How to prepare the balls

1. First, take a bowl and pour all the already grated cheese, the egg and the cornstarch;
2. Mix all the ingredients with your hands, as if you were preparing bread;
3. Stir well until you reach a very smooth mass, in a consistency that no longer sticks to the bottom of the bowl;
4. Then mold the balls with your hands, with the help of a spoon;
5. Once they are ready, place them in the airfryer (already heated to 180ºC) for approximately 15 minutes. If the time is not enough, watch until they are golden brown on the outside);
6. Finally, wait to cool down and serve this deliciousness to everyone!

How to prepare the sauce

1. Take a pan and heat ½ cup of olive oil over low heat;
2. Then put the garlic and pepper to sauté (stir until the garlic is soft, but not browned);
3. Put the tomato sauce with pieces and cook until the sauce thickens;
4. Finally, season with salt and black pepper, turn off the heat and set aside until the balls are ready to serve together.