Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites
Delicious balls made from leftover mac and cheese with bacon and Velveeta cheese in the center. Coated with a Dorito Chip crumb and cooked in the air fryer.
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups Leftover Mac and Cheese refrigerated
- 4 Slices Bacon chopped
- 4 Ounces Velveeta Cheese cut into cubes
- 2 (2 Ounce) Bags Nacho Cheese Doritos crushed
- 2 Each Large Eggs
- ½ Cup Milk
Instructions
- Prepare the bacon and the velveeta cheese, cutting into ¼" pieces.4 Slices Bacon, 4 Ounces Velveeta Cheese
- Add the Doritos to a resealable bag and crush using a rolling pin.2 (2 Ounce) Bags Nacho Cheese Doritos
- Add the eggs and milk to mixing bowl and add the Doritos crumbs to another.2 Each Large Eggs, ½ Cup Milk
- Scoop an ice cream scoop of the mac and cheese into your hand. Place a piece of bacon and a piece of Velveeta cheese into the middle then roll into a ball with your hands.2 Cups Leftover Mac and Cheese
- Dip into the egg mixture followed by the Doritos crumbs.
- Place a a tray lined with parchment paper and pop into the freezer for 60 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Using cooking spray, spray the basket of the air fryer and place the mac and cheese bites into the basket. Give a light spray with the cooking spray.
- Cook for 12 minutes.
- Remove and serve.
Notes
The mac and cheese should be cold before shaping into the balls.
Don't be tempted to air fryer the mac and cheese bites for longer. They will start to melt and lose their shape.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 700mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g
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