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Easy Air Fryer Macaroni Cheese

An easy air fryer mac and cheese recipe where you don’t have to boil the pasta first!

Ingredients

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  • 150 g Macaroni
  • 150 g Extra Mature Cheddar grated
  • 30 g Parmesan grated
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 500 ml Whole Milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 170°C (340°F) and set 30 minutes on the timer.
  2. Place the macaroni, grated cheeses, and seasonings into an oven-proof dish that will fit into your air fryer basket.
    150 g Macaroni, 150 g Extra Mature Cheddar, 30 g Parmesan, ½ teaspoon Mustard Powder, ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  3. Pour in the milk and give everything a mix.
    500 ml Whole Milk
  4. Air fry for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so with a wooden spoon. It will look like the cheese sauce is separating at times but keep stirring regularly and incorporating all the ingredients back together. Continue to cook until the macaroni is al dente. Season with salt and black pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Cook time depends on the type of pasta you use. Start checking for doneness after 20 minutes. If you are using a larger pasta shape it may take longer than 30 minutes.
  • Foil trays, oven-proof baking dishes, and air fryer silicone dishes can all be used in an air fryer to make this mac and cheese. Make sure your dish fits into your air fryer basket.