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4-ingredient air fryer mac ‘n’ cheese

Easy
July 2023

Easy
July 2023

Serves 2-3

Air fryer mac ‘n’ cheese using just four ingredients and ready in 30 minutes? It’s possible! Once you master this comforting evaporated milk cheese sauce, you’ll want to use it on everything – it’s just so easy. Cheesy chips, nachos, burgers, you name it.

Feel free to top the finished dish with crispy breadcrumbs and a little thyme for a little crunch.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 691kcals
Fat: 40g (25g saturated),
Protein: 36g
Carbohydrates: 46g (18g sugars)
Fibre: 1.8g
Salt: 2.1g

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 691kcals
Fat: 40g (25g saturated),
Protein: 36g
Carbohydrates: 46g (18g sugars)
Fibre: 1.8g
Salt: 2.1g

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Ingredients

250g macaroni
410g tin evaporated milk
200g cheddar, coarsely grated
30g parmesan or pecorino, finely grated

Specialist kit

Air fryer

Method

Bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Add the macaroni and cook for 6 minutes, then drain.
While the pasta cooks, pour the evaporated milk into a large saucepan and put over a medium heat. Once simmering, add the cheddar and whisk until melted.
Add the pasta to the cheese sauce, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then transfer to a baking dish which fits inside your air fryer.
Heat your air fryer to 180°C. Top the pasta with the grated parmesan or pecorino, then cook for 12 minutes until golden and bubbling on top.