Description

You won’t believe how easy it is to make mac and cheese bites in the air fryer! They’re crispy, golden, & full of melty cheese.

Cuisine American

Servings 15servings

Calories 95kcal

Ingredients

2cupsof cold leftover mac and cheeseI used this recipe with elbow noodles

1cupof italian bread crumbs

1/2teaspoonssalt

1/2teaspoonsgarlic powder

½teaspoonsdried parsley

1/4teaspoonspaprika

2eggsbeaten

1/2cupof marinara for dipping

Instructions

• Using cold leftover mac and cheese and a cookie scoop, scoop out the mac and cheese and then roll using the palm of your hand. Place them on a piece of parchment paper and once they are all rolled, place them in the freezer 30 minutes to an hour.

• In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs and seasonings.

In another small bowl, beat the eggs and set them aside.

• When your mac and cheese balls are chilled, roll them into the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs.

• Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees. Spray the tops of the bites to make them extra crispy. Cook for 5 minutes, and then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes till they are golden.

Notes

How to reheat mac and cheese bites:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees.

2. Add mac and cheese balls to the air fryer basket.

3. Cook for 3 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 322mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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