AI Fried Mac and Cheese Drumsticks
AI Fried Mac and Cheese Drumsticks
Ingredients
For the Mac and Cheese
- 6 ounces elbow macaroni
- water, as needed, just enough to cover pasta
- 1/2 can evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For Breading and Frying
- all-purpose flour, as needed, for dredging
- 2 eggs, whisked
- crushed cornflakes, as needed, or similar crispy cereal
- cooking oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot, combine the elbow macaroni with just enough water to cover the pasta. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for approximately 7 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender and the water has been mostly absorbed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the evaporated milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated, creating a thick and creamy macaroni and cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Carefully spoon the prepared mac and cheese into drumstick-shaped silicone molds. Ensure the molds are filled evenly. Place the filled molds into a freezer and freeze until the mac and cheese is completely solid, typically 4 hours or overnight.
⏱️ 245 min
- 4
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
- 5
Dredge each mac and cheese drumstick thoroughly in the all-purpose flour, ensuring it's completely coated. Next, 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.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Heat cooking oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F. Carefully place the breaded mac and cheese drumsticks into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Deep-fry the drumsticks for 5-7 minutes, or until they achieve a golden brown and crispy exterior. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove them from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Serve the AI Fried Mac and Cheese Drumsticks immediately. When cut open, they will reveal the warm, creamy mac and cheese interior.
⏱️ 2 min
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AI Fried Mac and Cheese Drumsticks
Ingredients
For the Mac and Cheese
- 6 ounces elbow macaroni
- water, as needed, just enough to cover pasta
- 1/2 can evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For Breading and Frying
- all-purpose flour, as needed, for dredging
- 2 eggs, whisked
- crushed cornflakes, as needed, or similar crispy cereal
- cooking oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot, combine the elbow macaroni with just enough water to cover the pasta. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for approximately 7 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender and the water has been mostly absorbed.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the evaporated milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated, creating a thick and creamy macaroni and cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Carefully spoon the prepared mac and cheese into drumstick-shaped silicone molds. Ensure the molds are filled evenly. Place the filled molds into a freezer and freeze until the mac and cheese is completely solid, typically 4 hours or overnight.
⏱️ 245 min - 4
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 - 5
Dredge each mac and cheese drumstick thoroughly in the all-purpose flour, ensuring it's completely coated. Next, 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.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Heat cooking oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F. Carefully place the breaded mac and cheese drumsticks into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Deep-fry the drumsticks for 5-7 minutes, or until they achieve a golden brown and crispy exterior. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove them from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Serve the AI Fried Mac and Cheese Drumsticks immediately. When cut open, they will reveal the warm, creamy mac and cheese interior.
⏱️ 2 min