Tempura Mac & Cheese Bites
LEVEL
Easy
PREP TIME
10 minutes
TOTAL TIME
2½ hours, including freezing
SERVINGS
Makes 12 bites · Serves 2
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Comfort Food, Upgraded
Tempura mac and cheese bites wrap creamy, cheesy comfort in a light golden crunch. Mac and cheese has entered its tempura era.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package precooked mac and cheese, enough for 12 balls
- 1 bag Ms. Wong's Tempura Mix
- ½ cup ice-cold water
- 60 ounces vegetable oil, for a 6-quart pot
Directions
STEP 1: Heat the Oil
Pour 2 to 3 inches of oil into a deep pot, keeping it no more than halfway full. Heat the oil to 360°F.
STEP 2: Shape and Freeze
Scoop the mac and cheese into 12 balls and freeze for 2 hours, until firm.
STEP 3: Batter Up
Gently mix 1 bag Ms. Wong's Tempura Mix with ½ cup ice-cold water until just combined.
STEP 4: Fry Fearlessly
Coat each frozen ball in batter and carefully place it in the 360°F oil. Fry for 4 minutes, until lightly golden and crispy. Work in two batches.
STEP 5: Serve & Enjoy
Serve immediately while the outside is crispy and the middle is still melty.
