Chicken Parmesan Fried Mac Bites Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

These Chicken Parmesan Fried Mac Bites are a delicious twist on traditional comfort food. Combining the flavors of classic Chicken Parmesan with creamy macaroni and cheese, these bites are perfect for parties or as a tasty snack.

This recipe is straightforward and utilizes common ingredients, making it easy to prepare. You can enjoy these bites as a chicken recipe that will impress your guests.

Crispy Chicken Parmesan Fried Mac Bites

These bites feature macaroni and cheese mixed with shredded chicken, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until golden brown. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 24 bites.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked macaroni
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
Oil for frying
Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Form Bites: Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or bite-sized patties.
Prepare Breading Station: Set up a breading station with one bowl of beaten eggs and another bowl of breadcrumbs.
Coat Bites: Dip each mac bite into the beaten eggs, then roll in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Fry Bites: Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the mac bites in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Drain and Serve: Remove the bites from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.