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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Rooney Kessy
[email protected]I love this recipe! The mac and cheese balls are always a hit at my parties. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the crispy coating and the gooey center.
Ms Sabina
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls are amazing! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love the crispy coating and the gooey center.
David Griffin
[email protected]I love this recipe for mac and cheese balls. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love the crispy coating and the gooey center.
Aqeela Shabbir
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls are the best! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love the crispy coating and the gooey center.
Gordon Roberts
[email protected]I've made these mac and cheese balls several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the crispy coating and the gooey center.
Irunika Dewmini
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're always a hit with guests, and they're delicious. I love the crispy coating and the gooey center.
narayan pachabhaiya
[email protected]I love this recipe! The mac and cheese balls are always a hit at my parties. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the crispy coating and the gooey center.
Austin A
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls were a huge hit at my party. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the crispy coating and the cheesy center.
M Owais
[email protected]5 stars! These mac and cheese balls are amazing. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love the crispy coating and the gooey center.
Clifton Arnold
[email protected]So good! I made these for my kids and they loved them. They're a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. I'll definitely be making these again.
prim Ahumuza
[email protected]These mac and cheese balls are the ultimate comfort food. They're crispy, cheesy, and so flavorful. I love the addition of ranch seasoning, it gives them a unique and delicious twist.
Yana Gonzalez
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! The mac and cheese balls were a hit with my family and friends. The crispy coating and gooey center were a perfect combination. Will definitely be making these again.
Aniyah Ledyard
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make. I used gluten-free macaroni and they turned out great. Will definitely be making these again!
Ellie Powell
[email protected]Perfect appetizer or snack. The ranch flavor really shines through. Kids loved them and so did the adults. Definitely a keeper!
Bhupen Mandal
[email protected]Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with flavor. Loved the combination of cheese, ranch, and macaroni. Will be making these for my next party!
MianAhmad Ali
[email protected]These cheesy balls turned out crispy golden brown and cheesy gooey inside. So much flavor and the ranch gave it a great tang. Will definitely make these again!