AI Fried Mac and Cheese Drumsticks
AI Fried Mac and Cheese Drumsticks
Ingredients
For the Mac and Cheese
- 6 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 1/2 cups water, as needed to cover macaroni
- 1/2 can evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
For the Breading and Frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, as needed for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Combine the elbow macaroni and 2 1/2 cups of water (or just enough to cover the pasta) in a medium pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Cook for approximately 7 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender and most of the water has been absorbed. Remove the pot from the heat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Stir in the 1/2 can of evaporated milk and the 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated, creating a thick and creamy macaroni and cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Carefully spoon the prepared mac and cheese into drumstick-shaped silicone molds, ensuring they are filled evenly and packed firmly. Place the filled molds into a freezer.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Freeze the mac and cheese drumsticks until completely solid. This will take at least 4 hours, or ideally, overnight.
⏱️ 240 min
- 6
Once frozen solid, gently remove the mac and cheese drumsticks from the silicone molds. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with crushed cornflakes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Dredge each mac and cheese drumstick thoroughly in the all-purpose flour, ensuring it's completely coated. Dip it into the whisked eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat generously with the crushed cornflakes, pressing firmly to ensure the breading adheres well.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Carefully place the breaded mac and cheese drumsticks into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Deep fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
Remove the fried drumsticks from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs and drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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AI Fried Mac and Cheese Drumsticks
Ingredients
For the Mac and Cheese
- 6 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 1/2 cups water, as needed to cover macaroni
- 1/2 can evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
For the Breading and Frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, as needed for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Combine the elbow macaroni and 2 1/2 cups of water (or just enough to cover the pasta) in a medium pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Cook for approximately 7 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender and most of the water has been absorbed. Remove the pot from the heat.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Stir in the 1/2 can of evaporated milk and the 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated, creating a thick and creamy macaroni and cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Carefully spoon the prepared mac and cheese into drumstick-shaped silicone molds, ensuring they are filled evenly and packed firmly. Place the filled molds into a freezer.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Freeze the mac and cheese drumsticks until completely solid. This will take at least 4 hours, or ideally, overnight.
⏱️ 240 min - 6
Once frozen solid, gently remove the mac and cheese drumsticks from the silicone molds. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with crushed cornflakes.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Dredge each mac and cheese drumstick thoroughly in the all-purpose flour, ensuring it's completely coated. Dip it into the whisked eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat generously with the crushed cornflakes, pressing firmly to ensure the breading adheres well.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Carefully place the breaded mac and cheese drumsticks into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Deep fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
Remove the fried drumsticks from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs and drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min