Step 1

Line a small baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut the log of goat cheese in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 10 equal pieces.

Step 3

Roll each piece of goat cheese into a ball, using your hands.

Step 4

Place the balls, spaced apart, on the prepared baking tray.

Step 5

Put the tray in the freezer until the cheese balls are frozen hard, 20-30 minutes.

Step 6

Set up your breading station: put the flour, beaten egg, and panko into three separate bowls. Place the bowls in the above order in a row. Add a plate to the end of the row.

Step 7

Remove the tray of cheese balls from the freezer and place it at the front of the row.

Step 8

Roll each cheese ball, one at a time, in first the flour, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs, making sure to coat thoroughly each time. Place the balls on the plate.

Step 9

Spray the basket of the air fryer lightly with oil. Preheat to 400°

Step 10

Place the breaded cheese balls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. (You will probably need to cook them in two batches).

Step 11

Spray the cheeseballs lightly with oil.

Step 12

Cook for 6 minutes, until golden and crispy.

Step 13

Remove the fried goat cheese balls to a serving plate. Drizzle with honey and garnish with thyme. Serve right away.