Remove leftover mac and cheese from the refrigerator or prepare boxed macaroni and cheese
mix according to directions and refrigerate for 2 hours. Creamy mac and cheese are rolled into bite-sized balls, coated, and air-fried until crisp and golden. These gooey, crunchy bites turn classic comfort food into a fun and shareable appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- Leftover mac and cheese or 1 box macaroni and cheese dinner mix
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
Steps:
1. Remove leftover mac and cheese from the refrigerator or prepare boxed macaroni and cheese
mix according to directions and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Scoop mac and cheese into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Freeze for 1 hour.
3. Mix panko, seasoned bread crumbs, garlic powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Crack eggs and
beat in a small bowl.
4. Remove mac and cheese balls from freezer and dip in egg wash and panko mixture. Spray your
air fryer basket or tray with nonstick spray and place mac and cheese balls until the basket or
tray is full.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6 minutes; flip and bake for another 3-4 minutes.
