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Air Fryer Mac and Cheese

Air fryer mac and cheese comes out so good! Tender macaroni cheesy noodles made in a small batch. Homemade and perfect when you want dinner quick.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, homemade, macaroni and cheese, ninja foodi
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 c elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked
  • 1 c water
  • 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
  • 4 oz cheese gouda, shredded
  • 4 oz cheese colby or cheddar, shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients into a mixing bowl, stir together.
  • Spray inside of a 7" air fryer pot with non stick cooking spray. Pour mixture in.
  • Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F for 5 minutes.
  • Put pot inside basket and close. Cook at 360 degrees for 22-25 minutes total stirring every 5 minutes until noodles are as tender as you'd like them to be.
  • If you want a browned crispy layer of additional cheese on the very top add more shredded once noodles are tender and cook at 380 degrees F for 2-4 minutes until melted and browned.

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Notes

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Mac and Cheese

Follow same directions above. You are going to use a trivet in the bottom of the pot with the lid that is attached. Use the air crisp button on the front to set the time.

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Calcium: 436mg | Iron: 1mg