Macaroni cheese in my Air fryer

Here’s an easy Air Fryer Macaroni & Cheese 🧀
Creamy inside, golden on top—no oven needed.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups cooked macaroni (al dente)

• 1 tbsp butter

• ½ cup milk

• ¾–1 cup shredded cheese
  (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)

• Salt & pepper

• Optional: pinch of paprika or garlic powder

• Optional topping: breadcrumbs or extra cheese

Instructions

1. Mix

   • In an air-fryer-safe dish, stir together macaroni, butter, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper.

2. Air fry

   • Set air fryer to 180°C / 350°F.

   • Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring once halfway.

3. Top & finish

   • Add extra cheese or breadcrumbs on top.

   • Air fry 2–4 more minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

4. Rest

   • Let sit 2 minutes—it thickens as it cools.

Tips

• If it looks dry, stir in a splash of milk and reheat briefly.

• For extra creaminess, mix in a spoon of cream cheese.

• Avoid overfilling the dish so it heats evenly.

Want a no-boil version, cheesy bacon-free add-ins, or single-serve mug style for the air fryer?