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Air Fryer Mac and Cheese
An easy macaroni and cheese that is ready in less than 20 mins.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 as a side
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Air Fryer Mac and Cheese:
- 1.5 cups macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
Make the Air Fried Mac and Cheese
- Preheat the air fryer to 340 degrees F/170 degrees C.
- Add the macaroni into a deep 7 cm Air Fryer dish.
- Mix in the rest of the ingredients and add the dish into the air fryer basket.
- Close the Air Fryer and cook for 20 mins, mixing at about 7 minutes and 15 minutes.
- Open the air fryer remove the Air Fryer Mac and Cheese, mix it let stand for a few minutes before serving
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Notes
- Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Tenders.
- Air Fryer Green Beans.
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
- Homemade Air Fryer Tater Tots
- Air Fryer Mexican Corn on the Cob.
- Air Fryer Plantains
- Freshly shredded cheese melts more evenly.
- Sharp cheddar cheese is most common but use your favorite cheese.
- This recipe is perfect for using up leftover macaroni.
- Be sure to use an oven safe dish that will fit into the air fryer basket.
- Stir the Air Fryer Macaroni and Cheese at least twice during cooking so you avoid ending up with a burnt top.
- When mixing make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan so nothing sticks.
- Test the mac and cheese when cook time is finished, and if needed air fry for a couple more minutes.
- Sprinkle with more shredded cheddar cheese before serving. You can never have too much cheese.
- Serve immediately with a lovely green salad to make it a more substantial meal.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cooking time, checking food for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
275mg
(11%)
Potassium
216mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
526IU
(11%)
Calcium
380mg
(38%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 526IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 380mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.