35-Minute Air Fryer Mac and Cheese
Making your favorite comfort food just got a little easier. This air fryer mac and cheese is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. With no pre-cooking required, this recipe is super simple to make. So grab your ingredients and get started on this delicious dish tonight!
Servings 6
Calories 546kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
- 10.5 ounces evaporated milk
- ¾ cup half and half
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350° F. Grease a 1 ½ quart dish with oil.
- Place the elbow macaroni in the dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, half and half, sour cream, egg, salt, dry mustard and fresh ground black pepper. Alternatively, you can blend the mixture in your blender.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the noodles and stir in ½ cup of the shredded cheese. Cover tightly with foil.
- Place the dish in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove from your air fryer and stir well.
- Stir in another 1 cup of the cheese and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Stir and add the final cup of cheese on top of the Mac and Cheese. Cook until browned and bubbly, about 5 to 8 more minutes.
- Allow to sit in the air fryer for 5 minutes before removing.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 561mg | Iron: 6mg