CRISPY RANCH MAC AND CHEESE BALLS IN THE AIR FRYER
Perfectly crispy on the outside, gooey mac and cheese on the inside, and made in the air fryer. The best part is no dipping sauce is needed because the ranch is built right in the balls!
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pasta Appetizer Recipes
Time 3h55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain macaroni without rinsing and return to the pot. Add 1/4 cup milk, margarine, and cheese sauce packet; mix until well combined.
- Add Cheddar cheese and remaining 1/2 cup milk to the mac and cheese and stir until Cheddar is melted. Transfer to a bowl with a lid and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use an ice cream scoop to form 1 1/2-inch balls out of the cold mac and cheese. Set balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
- Pulse cheese crackers in the bowl of a food processor and until they turn into fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a bowl and stir in ranch dressing mix. Place beaten eggs in a separate bowl.
- Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray.
- Dip mac and cheese balls first in egg and then in the cracker mixture to coat. Place in the air fryer basket, adding as many balls as your basket allows without touching, working in batches, if needed. Spray tops of the balls with cooking spray.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Spray the tops of the balls again with cooking spray and cook 3 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 374.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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shathi shekh
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls were a disappointment. They were dry and bland.
Osvaldo Ruiz
[email protected]I thought these mac and cheese balls were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I was hoping.
Khayakazi Mbonde
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls were a bit too greasy for my taste.
Rifat Mia
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the mac and cheese balls to stay together. I think I needed to use more breadcrumbs.
Sara Sonia
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Anton Krueveci
[email protected]I've made these mac and cheese balls with different types of cheese, and they're always good. My favorite is a sharp cheddar.
KGF 1
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I sneak in some chopped spinach or broccoli and they never notice.
Ishaq Rana
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but these mac and cheese balls were surprisingly delicious.
Gamer Emon
[email protected]I made these mac and cheese balls for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.
md dalower hossain
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls are a great way to use up leftover mac and cheese.
Omair Mohammed Hasanuddin
[email protected]I love that these mac and cheese balls can be made with pantry staples. I always have the ingredients on hand.
Obichukwu Daniel
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and can be served hot or cold.
Pinky Yadav
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised at how well these mac and cheese balls held up in the air fryer. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
Kevin Magabe
[email protected]The ranch seasoning gives these mac and cheese balls a delicious flavor that everyone loves.
striver11983
[email protected]I've made these mac and cheese balls several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Lindsay Papertalk
[email protected]These crispy ranch mac and cheese balls were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and disappeared quickly.