Irresistible Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese Bites in 30 Minutes
Crispy fried chicken mac and cheese bites, the ultimate game day snack packed with cheesy comfort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 18–20 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked macaroni and cheese (cooled)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix mac and cheese, chicken, cheddar, and seasonings in a bowl. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Scoop mixture into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and press firmly.
- Dredge each ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, and roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry bites for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with green onions and serve with ranch, BBQ, or spicy ketchup.
Notes
- Keep hands damp for easy rolling.
- Chilling the mixture makes it easier to shape.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg