Small baked bean balls with yellow corn pieces
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Air fryer kidney bean corn balls

Air fryer kidney bean corn balls with egg and breadcrumbs. Dry cooked canned beans and corn, mash the beans and chill before forming small balls.

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Total time 1 hr 10 min
Calories 230 kcal
Servings 3 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Mash cooked beans and keep corn small

Twelve balls make three small servings without dip. Preparation includes 15 minutes chilling. Use cooked canned beans, not raw or merely soaked kidney beans. Two baking batches are included.

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Recipe

Air fryer kidney bean corn balls

Air fryer kidney bean corn balls with egg and breadcrumbs. Dry cooked canned beans and corn, mash the beans and chill before forming small balls.

Ingredients

3 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare

    Rinse beans and corn and dry thoroughly. Mash beans coarsely. Chop corn roughly so large kernels do not break the surface. Finely chop onion.

  2. 2

    Mix and shape

    Mix egg, crumbs and seasonings, chill about 15 minutes. Form twelve balls about 4 cm across and brush with oil. Avoid large dense balls.

  3. 3

    Cook

    If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Bake two batches of six about 16 minutes each at 180 °C, turning gently halfway. Cook egg-containing centres fully even though beans were precooked. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.

  4. 4

    Check and serve

    Lift carefully and let firm briefly. Serve four balls each. Centres are soft and bean-like, not dry falafel made from raw chickpeas.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Air fryer kidney bean corn balls

What matters

Wet canned beans commonly make the mixture too soft.

Serving guidance

Egg binds this non-vegan base version.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Add finely chopped parsley.

Omit cumin and use more mild paprika.

Nutrition per serving

230kcal
24.8 gCarbohydrates
11.5 gProtein
6.8 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Air fryer kidney bean corn balls

No, fully cooked canned beans are required. Raw beans are unsuitable for this method.

Large smooth kernels weaken cohesion; small pieces distribute better.

That changes thickness and cooking time. This method is for small balls with checked centres.

Warm binding is delicate. Turn with broad tool, not rough shaking.

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