Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Recipe

A spoonful of creamy air fryer mac and cheese in a casserole dish.

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Recipe

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

Cook Time25

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, homemade, macaroni and cheese, ninja foodi

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 air fryer
1 Bowl
1 air fryer pan

Ingredients

1.5 cup elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz cheese gouda, 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.

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