Air Fryer Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Panko breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup
• Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
• Cheddar cheese - 2 cups, shredded
• Milk - 2 cups
• All - purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Elbow macaroni - 8 ounces

Instructions

1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
7. In a small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
8. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.
9. Place the mac and cheese in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!