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Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites

Name: Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups leftover mac and cheese, chilled; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar mixed in; 1/2 cup flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs; Cooking spray; Ranch dressing; Marinara sauce; Hot sauce

4.7(4)

10 min

Time

400°F

Temp

200 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Mac Balls

3 cups leftover mac and cheese, chilled

1/2 cup shredded cheddar mixed in

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs, beaten

1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs

Cooking spray

Serving

Ranch dressing

Marinara sauce

Hot sauce

Equipment

Oil Sprayer Mister

Steps

1
Chill leftover mac and cheese until firm (at least 2 hours). Mix in extra cheddar.
2
Scoop into balls using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon.
3
Roll in flour, then egg, then panko. Press coating on firmly.
4
Spray all sides with cooking spray.
5
Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and cheese is melting. Serve with dipping sauces.

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Tip: The mac and cheese MUST be completely cold and firm or you can't form balls. Day-old mac works best. Add extra cheese to the mix for a gooier center. Freeze the formed balls 20 minutes before breading for neater results.

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