No added oil: Frozen mac and cheese balls are already pretty high calorie.

Plus, you don’t end up with a ton of them, so it may be easier to portion control.

Easy: These are SO much easier than homemade mac and cheese bites, even if you take shortcuts with Kraft or Velveeta.

It’s so quick, you’ll never make them in the oven again! You don’t even have to preheat the air fryer to make these.

Fast: Speaking of fast, you can air fry mac n cheese balls in only 10 minutes.

Serve them at your next party or potluck, and watch them disappear fast!

Snack or appetizer: Mac and cheese balls tend to be a huge hit with kids (and everyone else).

Why make mac and cheese balls in the air fryer? Here are a few reasons to love this easy air fryer recipe: ⭐ Benefits of Making Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls

👩🏻‍🍳 Other Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Recipes.

🍅 Dipping Sauce for Mac and Cheese Balls.

🔪 How to Air Fry Trader Joes Mac and Cheese Bites.

🥘 Mac and Cheese Bites Air Fryer Ingredients.

⭐ Benefits of Making Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls.

They come in a relatively small package too, making it (slightly) easier to portion control. That said, the mac and cheese balls from Trader Joe’s are my favorite for this recipe. (Don’t forget to adjust the air fryer time if they’re differently sized than the TJs ones.) You can also make air fried mac n cheese balls with Stouffer’s mac and cheese bites, the ones from Costco, or your favorite brand. I normally have lower expectations for frozen foods, but IMVHO these were restaurant quality.

I was actually surprised at how tasty these were.

Easy fried mac and cheese bites