Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy air fryer mac and cheese made right in the basket — no boiling the pasta separately. The elbows cook in a rich cream sauce until tender, then everything turns golden and bubbly on top.
It's the ultimate comfort side or main, and the air fryer gives you those crispy, cheesy edges everyone fights over. Pure comfort food, minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine
In a greased oven-safe dish that fits your basket, add the macaroni, water, cream, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in half the shredded cheese.
Cook covered
Cover with foil and air fry at 360°F for about 18–20 minutes, stirring once, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy.
Brown the top
Uncover, top with the remaining cheese, and air fry 4–5 more minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Keep it covered at first so the pasta cooks in the sauce.
- Stir once to keep the elbows from clumping.
- Add a splash more water or cream if it looks dry.
Frequently asked
Can you make mac and cheese in the air fryer?
Yes — cook the pasta right in a cream sauce in an oven-safe dish, covered, then brown the cheesy top uncovered.
How long does it take?
About 25 minutes total at 360°F, including browning the top.
Can I use pre-cooked pasta?
Yes — stir cooked pasta into the sauce and air fry just to heat through and brown the top, about 10 minutes.
