Mac & Cheese in Airfryer
Dive into a deliciously creamy mac and cheese made effortlessly in your air fryer! With just a handful of key ingredients like rich cheddar and a splash of milk, this dish comes together in no time, delivering that perfect cheesy goodness with a crispy top. Get ready to savor every bite of this quick weeknight favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- spicy mac and cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- creamy macaroni
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients to the air fryer.
- 2
Air fry until cooked through.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook mac and cheese at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent the top layer from forming a skin while ensuring even heat distribution throughout the pasta.timing350°F, 12-15 minutes
- ✓Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk or cream halfway through cooking to maintain proper moisture levels, as air fryers circulate dry heat that can cause cheese sauces to break and become grainy.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Use pre-cooked pasta that's slightly underdone (al dente minus 1-2 minutes) because the residual starch will absorb moisture and finish cooking in the air fryer without becoming mushy.ingrediental dente minus 1-2 minutes
- ✓Cover the dish with perforated foil for the first 8 minutes to create steam, then remove to allow the top to develop a golden crust through Maillard reactions.equipment8 minutes covered
- ✓Mix in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch per cup of cheese sauce to prevent separation, as the starch acts as an emulsifier under the air fryer's intense circulating heat.technique1 teaspoon per cup
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Mac & Cheese in Airfryer
Dive into a deliciously creamy mac and cheese made effortlessly in your air fryer! With just a handful of key ingredients like rich cheddar and a splash of milk, this dish comes together in no time, delivering that perfect cheesy goodness with a crispy top. Get ready to savor every bite of this quick weeknight favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- spicy mac and cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- creamy macaroni
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients to the air fryer.
- 2
Air fry until cooked through.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook mac and cheese at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent the top layer from forming a skin while ensuring even heat distribution throughout the pasta.timing350°F, 12-15 minutes
- ✓Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk or cream halfway through cooking to maintain proper moisture levels, as air fryers circulate dry heat that can cause cheese sauces to break and become grainy.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Use pre-cooked pasta that's slightly underdone (al dente minus 1-2 minutes) because the residual starch will absorb moisture and finish cooking in the air fryer without becoming mushy.ingrediental dente minus 1-2 minutes
- ✓Cover the dish with perforated foil for the first 8 minutes to create steam, then remove to allow the top to develop a golden crust through Maillard reactions.equipment8 minutes covered
- ✓Mix in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch per cup of cheese sauce to prevent separation, as the starch acts as an emulsifier under the air fryer's intense circulating heat.technique1 teaspoon per cup