Description
Crispy Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Golden and crunchy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Mix cooked macaroni, cheese, milk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form small balls from the mixture.
- Coat each ball in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Place balls in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked macaroni for best texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For extra crispiness, spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: air fryer, mac and cheese, appetizer, crispy, cheese balls