How To Make Air Fryer Mac And Cheese In 30 Minutes Recipes

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER MAC AND CHEESE IN 30 MINUTES!

Steps:

• Combine uncooked elbow macaroni, HOT water, heavy cream, ⅔ of the cheese, dry mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a 7-inch pan that is deep enough to hold all the ingredients. Stir to combine.
• Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°F.
• Place in Air Fryer basket, cover with tin foil, and cook for 20-25 minutes* at 360°F/180°C. Every 5 minutes, give the macaroni a quick stir.
• After 15 minutes, remove the foil, add the remaining cheese, and cook for 5 more minutes. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes if needed.
• (Optional step after cooking for 20 minutes) Add panko crumbs to the top of the mac and cheese. Drizzle on 1 tablespoon of melted butter to brown the panko. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the top is golden.

AIR FRYER MAC AND CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Pour water into a bowl and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in macaroni pasta from dinner package. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain; do not rinse. Return to the pot and stir in included cheese sauce, milk, and margarine. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until well combined and cheese is melted.
• Refrigerate macaroni and cheese until firm, 2 hours to overnight.
• Scoop macaroni and cheese into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze for 1 hour.
• Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix panko, bread crumbs, salt, and garlic powder together in a medium bowl. Dip each ball in beaten eggs and then in panko mixture.
• Place mac and cheese balls into the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.
• Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn over and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.

AIR FRYER MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until almost firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt bacon grease in a small cast iron skillet that fits in your air fryer over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir flour into the hot bacon grease until golden brown, making a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in bacon and Italian herbs. Mix in Cheddar, Parmesan, Colby-Monterey Jack, and ricotta cheeses, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until cheese has melted, about 3 minutes.
• Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (195 degrees C).
• Fold pasta into the cheese sauce and top with bread crumbs. Spritz with olive oil and pat down to minimize fly-away crumbs.
• Air-fry until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling up at the edge of the skillet, about 15 minutes.