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

Shop Ingredients

Makes 12 servings
1 box (6 ounces) lower sodium macaroni and cheese
Annie's Macaroni & Cheddar, 6 oz
Annie's Macaroni & Cheddar, 6 oz
$2.59$0.43/oz
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
Bowl & Basket 2% Reduced Fat Milk, half gallon
Bowl & Basket 2% Reduced Fat Milk, half gallon
$2.69$5.38/gal
3 large eggs
Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz
$4.49$0.37 each
1 1/2 cups Italian style panko breadcrumbs, divided
Progresso Plain Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs, 8 oz
Progresso Plain Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs, 8 oz
$2.19$0.27/oz
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Bowl & Basket Pre-Sifted Bleached Enriched All Purpose Flour, 32 oz
Bowl & Basket Pre-Sifted Bleached Enriched All Purpose Flour, 32 oz
$1.49$0.75/lb
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
ShopRite Shaved Parmesan Cheese, 6 oz
ShopRite Shaved Parmesan Cheese, 6 oz
$3.49$0.58/oz
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil plus additional for garnish (optional)
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Singles Basil, 0.25 oz
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Singles Basil, 0.25 oz
$0.99$3.96/oz
12 fresh mozzarella ciliegene balls
Galbani Ciliegine Cherry Size Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, 8 oz
Galbani Ciliegine Cherry Size Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, 8 oz
$5.99$0.75/oz
3/4 cup tomato basil sauce
Francesco Rinaldi Tomato & Basil Sauce, 24 oz
Francesco Rinaldi Tomato & Basil Sauce, 24 oz
$2.39$0.10/oz

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

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