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    How to Cook Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the Air Fryer

    Cooking Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the air fryer is the best way to cook them because it is fast and results in perfectly golden bites with a crisp exterior. Here is how to cook Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the Air Fryer.

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    Can You Cook Frozen Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the Air Fryer?

    Yes, you definitely can! In fact, the air fryer is one of the easiest and fastest ways to cook frozen Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites. You will end up with crispy and delicious mac and cheese bites in very little time. This is because you won’t have to take time preheating the air fryer like you would an oven. Instead, you can just put the bites in the air fryer basket and turn it on.

    Are Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites Good?

    I find Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites a little too rich, but they are best to eat in moderation. It is easy to enjoy the first bite but as you eat more, they may seem too rich to enjoy them in their entirety.

    Can You Deep Fry Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites?

    Yes, you can, but I don’t recommend doing that as it isn’t a very healthy cooking method due to the quantity of oil you need to use. As a result, I recommend that you stick to cooking your Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the air fryer as that’s the healthiest and best way to enjoy them.

    How Long to Cook Frozen Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the Air Fryer?

    The cooking time for frozen Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites will vary depending on if you preheated your air fryer or not.

    If you preheated your air fryer, the mac and cheese bites should not take more than 8 minutes to cook, which is less time than if you hadn’t.

    Meanwhile, if you didn’t preheat the air fryer, it will take around 2 minutes more at about 10 minutes.

    Trader Joe's Mac and Cheese Bites Air Fryer
    How to Cook Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the Air Fryer

    What Side Dish Go With Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites?

    If you would like to add a side dish to make your mac and cheese bites a full meal, I recommend that you pair them with any of these dishes:

    • Spicy Broccoli Sauté
    • Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
    • Strawberry, Basil and Arugula Salad
    • Baby Vegetables with Orange and Thyme
    • Baked Chicken and Ricotta Meatballs
    • Kale and Brussels Sprout Caesar Slaw

    What Dipping Sauces Should Be Served With Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites?

    Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites can go with several dipping sauces including:

    • Ketchup
    • Mustard
    • Ranch
    • Barbecue Sauce

    The Ingredients & Gadgets You Will Need:

    Kitchen Gadgets

    • Air Fryer
    • Tongs

    Ingredients

    • 1 package of frozen Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites (or Stouffer’s, Fred’s, or McCain’s)

    How to Cook Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the Air Fryer

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 355 F.
    2. Place the frozen Trader Joe’s mac and cheese bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure to leave some space between the bites.
    3. Air fry the frozen mac and cheese bites for about 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until they turn golden brown and are heated through.
    4. Once cooked, remove the bites from the air fryer and serve them with dipping sauce.

    Recipe Tips

    • Don’t thaw the frozen Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites before cooking them. Just cook them straight from frozen.
    • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket and make sure you cook the mac and cheese bites in one layer, making sure there is some space between the bites.
    • Remember to shake the air fryer basket halfway during cooking to ensure the bites cook evenly.
    • If you would like to make cleaning the air fryer basket easier, consider lining the basket with parchment paper to prevent the bites from sticking.
    Trader Joe's Mac and Cheese Bites Air Fryer
    How to Cook Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the Air Fryer

    Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 3 pieces (85 g), Amount Per Serving:

    • Calories 190
    • Total Fat 10g 16%
      • Saturated Fat 4g 20%
    • Cholesterol 25mg 9%
    • Sodium 280mg 12%
    • Potassium 90mg 3%
    • Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
      • Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
    • Protein 7g 15%
    • Calcium 100%
    • Iron 0.8%
    How to Cook Trader Joe's Mac and Cheese Bites in the Air Fryer
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    How to Cook Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the Air Fryer

    Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:Air Fryer Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizers
    Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 1 minuteCook time: 10 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 11 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories:190 kcal Best Season:Available

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    Cooking Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the air fryer is the best way to cook them because it is fast and results in perfectly golden bites with a crisp exterior. Here is how to cook Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites in the Air Fryer.

    Ingredients

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 355 F.
    2. Place the frozen Trader Joe’s mac and cheese bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure to leave some space between the bites.
    3. Air fry the frozen mac and cheese bites for about 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until they turn golden brown and are heated through.
    4. Once cooked, remove the bites from the air fryer and serve them with dipping sauce.

    Video

    Notes

    • Don’t thaw the frozen Trader Joe’s Mac and Cheese Bites before cooking them. Just cook them straight from frozen.
    • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket and make sure you cook the mac and cheese bites in one layer, making sure there is some space between the bites.
    • Remember to shake the air fryer basket halfway during cooking to ensure the bites cook evenly.
    • If you would like to make cleaning the air fryer basket easier, consider lining the basket with parchment paper to prevent the bites from sticking.
    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 3 pieces(85g)

    Servings 4


    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 190
    % Daily Value *
    Total Fat 10g16%
    Saturated Fat 4g20%
    Cholesterol 25mg9%
    Sodium 280mg12%
    Potassium 90mg3%
    Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
    Dietary Fiber 2g8%
    Protein 7g15%

    Calcium 100 mg
    Iron 0.8 mg

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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