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Air Fryer Mac and Cheese

Samantha Erb
This easy mac and cheese will quickly become a family favorite. The noodles are cooked perfectly, and the cream cheese adds a creaminess, while the shredded cheese gives that cheese pull you always want in a good mac and cheese. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 610 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup dried macaroni noodles
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F. 
  • Spray the air fryer pot with nonstick cooking spray. 
  • Place the macaroni noodles and seasonings into the pot. 
  • Pour heavy cream and water over the noodles and stir to make sure all of the noodles are covered. 
  • Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place them on top of the macaroni noodles. 
  • Place one cup of cheese in the mac and cheese mixture. Stir and place the pot into the air fryer. 
  • Cook the mac and cheese for 15 minutes, but stop and stir it every 4-5 minutes. This helps the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese melt without the top becoming browned and crispy. 
  • At the end of the 15 minutes, place ½ cup of shredded cheese and stir it into the mac and cheese. Top the mac and cheese with the last ½ cup and place it back into the air fryer for 3-4 minutes until it is melted and bubbly. 
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 20gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 736mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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