Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites

Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside – these air-fried mac and cheese bites are a perfect snack or appetizer!

Ingredients

• 🍝Cooked Mac and Cheese(2 cups)
• 🍚All-purpose flour(1/2 cup)
• 🥚Eggs, beaten(2)
• 🍞Panko breadcrumbs(1 cup)
• 🧈Cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1.Chill your leftover mac and cheese for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. This makes it easier to form into balls.
2. 2.Once chilled, scoop out spoonfuls of mac and cheese and roll them into 1-inch balls.
3. 3.Set up a dredging station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
4. 4.Roll each mac and cheese ball first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat generously with panko breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs firmly onto the balls.
5. 5.Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
6. 6.Place the mac and cheese bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
7. 7.Spray the tops of the mac and cheese bites with a little more cooking spray.
8. 8.Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
9. 9.Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!