Mac and Cheese Balls

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Chill Macaroni

    4 hrs 20 mins

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 36 mins

  • Servings

    15 balls

  • Calories

    237 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Mac and Cheese Balls

These air fryer mac and cheese balls are crunchy, gooey, and full of delicious cheesy flavor! They are sure to be a hit with your kids or dinner guests, and you'll get this recipe requested again and again. 

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mac and cheese, cooked and chilled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Instructions

  1. Once your mac and cheese is cold and chilled, use your hands to form balls that are about two tablespoons per ball. I was able to get about 15 balls using 4 cups of mac and cheese.
  2. Place formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes. The balls should be firm but not frozen.
  3. Add the panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and paprika to a medium-sized bowl. Stir until combined.
  4. To another medium-sized bowl, crack the eggs and whisk with a fork.
  5. Roll the chilled mac and cheese balls in the whisked egg, then roll the ball around in the panko mixture until completely coated. Repeat the process until all the balls are coated.
  6. Place the coated mac and cheese balls in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the balls with non-stick cooking spray to help crisp them up.
  7. Cook in the air fryer at 380° Fahrenheit for 6 minutes. Open the air fryer and flip the mac and cheese balls. Spray the other side with non-stick cooking spray and continue to cook for an additional 6 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3balls Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 600mg (25%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 55IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.005mg (0%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 3balls
Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Potassium 145mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.005mg 0%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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