Air Fryer Italian Stuffed Mac and Cheese BitesAir Fryer Italian Stuffed Mac and Cheese Bites

Air Fryer Italian Stuffed Mac and Cheese Bites

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Recipe - Dearborn Market
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Air Fryer Italian Stuffed Mac and Cheese Bites
Prep Time25 Minutes
Servings12
Cook Time16 Minutes
Calories175
Ingredients
1 box (6 ounces) lower sodium macaroni and cheese
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups Italian style panko breadcrumbs, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil plus additional for garnish (optional)
12 fresh mozzarella ciliegene balls
3/4 cup tomato basil sauce
Directions

1. Prepare macaroni and Cheddar with milk as label directs; stir in eggs, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and flour. Spread macaroni mixture in wide, shallow dish; refrigerate 30 minutes or until completely cool and firm

 

2. Preheat 3-quart air fryer to 400° for 5 minutes. In wide, shallow dish, stir Parmesan cheese, basil and remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs. With wet hands, form about 3 tablespoons macaroni mixture around each mozzarella ball; roll in breadcrumb mixture to coat, and place on rimmed baking pan. Spray mac and cheese bites with cooking spray. In 2 batches, air fry bites 8 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Makes 12 bites

 

3. Serve bites with sauce garnished with basil, if desired

 

Nutritional Information
  • 6 g Total fat
  • 2 g Saturated fat
  • 57 mg Cholesterol
  • 355 mg Sodium
  • 23 g Carbohydrates
  • 1 g Fiber
  • 2 g Sugars
  • 1 g Added sugars
  • 8 g Protein
25 minutes
Prep Time
16 minutes
Cook Time
12
Servings
175
Calories

Directions

1. Prepare macaroni and Cheddar with milk as label directs; stir in eggs, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and flour. Spread macaroni mixture in wide, shallow dish; refrigerate 30 minutes or until completely cool and firm

 

2. Preheat 3-quart air fryer to 400° for 5 minutes. In wide, shallow dish, stir Parmesan cheese, basil and remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs. With wet hands, form about 3 tablespoons macaroni mixture around each mozzarella ball; roll in breadcrumb mixture to coat, and place on rimmed baking pan. Spray mac and cheese bites with cooking spray. In 2 batches, air fry bites 8 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Makes 12 bites

 

3. Serve bites with sauce garnished with basil, if desired