Description
A delightful twist on a classic comfort food, these Air Fryer Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine the cooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well until everything is fully combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Refrigerate the balls on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the macaroni and cheese balls in the basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Lightly spray the tops of the balls with cooking spray.
- Air fry the balls for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy, cheesy snacks!
Notes
These macaroni and cheese balls can be served with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or buffalo sauce. They can also be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg