Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs25 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 balls

Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water

1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese dinner mix (such as Kraft®)

¼ cup milk

4 tablespoons margarine

¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

nonstick cooking spray

½ cup panko bread crumbs

½ cup seasoned bread crumbs

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

2 eggs

beaten

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Pour water into a bowl and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in macaroni pasta from dinner package. Cook until tender stirring occasionally 7 to 8 minutes. Drain; do not rinse. Return to the pot and stir in included cheese sauce milk and margarine. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until well combined and cheese is melted.

Step 2

Refrigerate macaroni and cheese until firm 2 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Scoop macaroni and cheese into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze for 1 hour.

Step 4

Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 5

Mix panko bread crumbs salt and garlic powder together in a medium bowl. Dip each ball in beaten eggs and then in panko mixture.

Step 6

Place mac and cheese balls into the air fryer basket in a single layer making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.

Step 7

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn over and fry until golden brown 3 to 4 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 87.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 9.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 4.2g 7%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 21.4mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 157.5IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 13.7mcg 3%

Calcium: 54.5mg 5%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 3.8mg 1%

Potassium: 57.3mg 2%

Sodium: 227.4mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 37.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.