Description
Air Fryer Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls are a quick, crowd‑pleasing appetizer that delivers a golden, crispy exterior and a melty cheese‑filled center. Made with cooked macaroni, shredded cheese, and savory turkey bacon, each ball is breaded with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs then air‑fried to perfection using minimal oil. This easy recipe yields four servings in under 30 minutes, perfect for parties, game nights, or a comforting snack. Serve hot with ranch dip or a sweet grape juice glaze today
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- 1. Mix cooked macaroni, shredded cheese, and turkey bacon in a bowl.
- 2. Form mixture into bite‑size balls.
- 3. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- 4. Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- 5. Spray the air fryer basket and place balls inside.
- 6. Air fry at 375°F for 10‑12 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden.
- 7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Best served immediately while the cheese is still molten. Can be frozen uncooked for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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