Air-Fryer Mac and Cheese

Name: Air-Fryer Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 2 tablespoons butter, cubed; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Air fryers aren't meant for boiling pasta, but this air-fryer mac and cheese is still a winner. The trick is to cook your pasta conventionally and then use your air fryer to heat and brown the mac and cheese.

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

Preheat air-fryer to 360°. Grease an 8-inch metal cake pan. Add milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard and nutmeg; stir until combined. Mix in macaroni, cream cheese, butter and 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese.
Place pan in air fryer basket; bake 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese; bake until top is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 287 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.

Use your favorite kitchen appliance to make this creamy mac and cheese. The air-fryer gives this pasta dish a nice, cheesy crust finish. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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