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Crispy, golden-brown Air-Fryer Mac And Cheese Balls on a white plate with lettuce.

Air-Fryer Mac And Cheese Balls

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups prepared macaroni and cheese chilled
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chilled macaroni and cheese with the shredded cheddar cheese.
    Creamy mac and cheese with shredded cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl.
  • Roll 2 tablespoons of mixture into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    Air-Fryer Mac And Cheese Balls rolled on a baking sheet.
  • Freeze the mac and cheese balls for 30 minutes until firm.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
  • Coat each frozen mac and cheese ball by dipping it in the eggs and then rolling it in the breadcrumb mixture for an even layer.
    Coating Air-Fryer Mac And Cheese Balls in beaten eggs and panko breadcrumbs.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
  • Gently spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the coated balls in a single layer within the basket, ensuring they do not touch. Air fry at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
    Air frying golden brown Air-Fryer Mac And Cheese Balls in a black air fryer basket.
  • Carefully remove the mac and cheese balls from the air fryer and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 384mgFiber: 0.1g
Keyword Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls
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