Air Fryer Frozen Mac And Cheese
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Love easy meals in the air fryer? This Air Fryer Frozen Mac and Cheese cooks up perfectly every time. So simple to make creamy mac and cheese in the air fryer.
Stouffer’s Frozen Mac and Cheese in the Air Fryer
This is perfect quick meal when for busy nights. A filling, satisfying pasta dinner that cooks up delicious and warmed in the air fryer. Just 16 minutes from frozen to ready!
We love to grab a few of these yummy mac and cheese dinners when they’re on sale and keep them in the freezer for when a craving hits. Just make sure you have an air-fryer safe pan for cooking this mac and cheese perfectly.
Looking for more no-fuss air fryer recipes for quick and easy dinners? Check out these Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Strips, Breaded Chicken Drumsticks in the Air Fryer, or Frozen Mini Tacos. The air fryer is about to become your favorite kitchen appliance!
How To Make Air Fryer Frozen Mac and Cheese
Spray air fryer pan with nonstick spray.
Open box of mac and cheese and bend tray to remove frozen food. Place food into air fryer pan. Add pan to air fryer basket and place in air fryer.
Cook at 350 degrees for 16 minutes.
At halfway through cooking time, remove basket from air fryer. Using spatula, break up mac and cheese and stir it up as best as possible, flipping over any still-frozen bits. Place basket back in air fryer.
Once cooking time is up, scoop mac and cheese out with a spatula and serve on plate or in bowl.
Cooking Tips
- No need to defrost! Mac and cheese dish goes straight in air fryer and cooks from frozen
- Use an air-fryer safe pan for cooking and double-check that it fits inside the air fryer basket
- If after 16 minutes mac and cheese is still not fully heated up, cook for a few more minutes until done
Can you cook straight from frozen in the air fryer?
Yes! No defrosting or thawing necessary. Plus the air fryer cooks food faster than a conventional oven.
How long does it take to cook frozen mac and cheese?
16 minutes in an air fryer set to 35o degrees. As is the case with most air fryer recipes, be sure to stir/flip the mac and cheese dish halfway through cooking time to ensure even cooking.
What To Serve with Air Fryer Frozen Mac and Cheese
We love this traditional meal with a classic side dish like Frozen Asparagus or Sautéed Bell Peppers, both made in the air fryer. So easy, you can enjoy a deliciously hearty meal any day of the week.
And for after dinner, how about an Air Fryer Yellow Cake From Box Mix or Air Fryer Brownies From Box Mix? Both are delicious desserts the kids will love!
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Blueberry Muffins Cooked in the Air Fryer
- Air Fried Breaded Mushrooms
- Veggie Burgers from Frozen in the Air Fryer
- Easy Air Fryer Cube Steak
- Simple Air Fried Bread Pudding
Air Fryer Frozen Mac and Cheese
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Ingredients
- 1 frozen mac and cheese dinner
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Instructions
- Spray air fryer pan with nonstick spray.
- Open box of mac and cheese and bend tray to remove frozen food. Place food into air fryer pan. Add pan to air fryer basket and place in air fryer.
- Cook at 350 degrees for 16 minutes.
- At halfway through cooking time, remove basket from air fryer. Using spatula, break up mac and cheese and stir it up as best as possible, flipping over any still-frozen bits. Place basket back in air fryer.
- Once cooking time is up, scoop mac and cheese out with a spatula and serve on plate or in bowl.
Notes
- No need to defrost! Mac and cheese dish goes straight in air fryer and cooks from frozen
- Use an air-fryer safe pan for cooking and double-check that it fits inside the air fryer basket
- If after 16 minutes mac and cheese is still not fully heated up, cook for a few more minutes until done
See also:
- Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer
- Apple Turnovers Cooked from Frozen In The Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Pilsbury Cinnamon Rolls
