If using, mix your filling(s) with the leftover mac & cheese.
Scoop roughly a tablespoon of the mac & cheese and roll into the shape of a ball. Put in the freezer for 15 minutes so that they can firm up better.
In the meantime, mix together golden breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika and dried oregano.
In a separate bowl, mix the beaten egg with a tbsp of milk.
Dip each mac & cheese ball into beaten eggs and then roll them in the seasoned breadcrumbs mixture until fully coated.
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C.
Briefly grease your air fryer basket and place the mac & cheese balls into it. Do not overcrowd and cook in batches if needed. Cook for 8 minutes.
Then shake up the basket a little, spray some oil/brush a little bit more oil on the basket, and pop it back in to cook for another 4-5 minutes until golden. Serve immediately.
Notes
Leftover mac & cheese works better than freshly made mac & cheese because the cheese sauce would have solidified when chilled as leftovers, which makes it easier to shape it into balls.
Freezing before cooking helps to further solidify and firm up the mac & cheese balls, preventing them from falling apart.
Keyword Air Fryer Recipe, Mac & Cheese, Party Snacks