Air Fryer Mac and Cheese
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.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 610kcal
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: 1 | Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 736mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g