Air Fryer Spicy Mac and Cheese Bites
Air Fryer Spicy Mac and Cheese Bites are a kicked-up version of the original. Slap Ya Mama seasoning blend adds loads of flavor in every bite and the Air Fryer makes this recipe super simple.
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Servings: 22 pieces
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 20 oz macaroni and cheese, -or- 2 cups leftover macaroni and cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, plain
- 2 ½ tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning blend, divided
- olive oil
Directions
- Stir 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning into macaroni and cheese. Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined pan. Freeze at least 1 hour, until firm.
- Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F.
- In small bowl, combine beaten eggs and milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama. Whisk to combine.
- In separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama.
- Dip each frozen mac and cheese into the egg mixture then into the breadcrumbs. Place into basket of air fryer, making sure the sides do not touch.
- Spray lightly with olive oil. Cook at 360 degrees F for 15 minutes, until mac and cheese bites are golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 grams | Calories: 115 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 0.2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g | Trans Fat: 0.001 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 244 mg | Potassium: 69 mg | Fiber: 0.2 g | Sugar: 0.4 g | Vitamin A: 24 IU | Calcium: 51 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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