YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
Golden, air-fried mac and cheese balls made with chickpea pasta and shredded chicken, offering a satisfyingly crunchy bite filled with gooey melted cheddar.
INGREDIENTS
3 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
0.5 cup cooked chickpea elbow pasta
0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
0.75 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
0.25 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp onion powder
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
PREPARATION
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chickpea pasta, shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, and shredded cheddar cheese until well incorporated.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper to season the mixture evenly.
Scoop the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls, placing them on a parchment-lined tray to chill in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
Whisk the egg in a small bowl and place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
Dip each chilled ball into the whisked egg, then roll in the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Place the balls in an air fryer basket and lightly mist with avocado oil spray.
Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until the exterior is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.