Cheesecake Factory Air Fryer Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls Delight
A delicious twist on a classic dish featuring crispy macaroni and cheese balls made in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked macaroni, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Dip each ball in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Air fry the balls for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the mixture.
- These can be served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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