Air Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls

These Air Fried Mac and Cheese Balls are fried to perfection in the Air Fryer. A much healthier version of your favorite mac and cheese appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer mac and cheese bites, macaroni and cheese balls

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Freezer 30

Total Time 48

Servings people

Calories 887kcal

Author Tanya Harris

Ingredients

4 cups leftover macaroni and cheese refrigerated
2 eggs
2 Tablespoon milk
1 cup Japanese Panko
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 slices cooked bacon chopped finely (optional)

Instructions

Using your leftover refrigerated macaroni and cheese, take large chunks, about 2 Tbsp, and roll into balls. Set aside.
In a bowl, add egg and milk and whisk to combine. Then in another bowl, add panko breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and chopped bacon if using, and stir to combine.
Grab a macaroni and cheese ball and place in egg and milk mixture, coating the entire ball, then add to the panko mixture, then add to a lined parchment paper cookie sheet. Place in the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes.
Preheat your air fryer on 360 degrees. After the 30 minutes, remove the macaroni and cheese balls from the freezer and place them into air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch. Air fry for 8-10 minutes until light and golden on the outside. Remove, serve, and enjoy.

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