Crispi Pro Air-Fryer Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded; divided, with three-quarters mixed into the sauce and the remainder reserved for topping)
• 4 oz Colby Jack cheese (shredded; divided)
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded; divided)
• 4 oz Gruyere cheese (shredded; divided)
• 8 oz cavatappi pasta (boiled according to package instructions)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (powder)
• salt (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cup heavy whipping cream (Have a little extra available for a splash if the sauce becomes too thick.)
• 0.5 cup evaporated milk
• 3 tbsp butter

Steps

1. 1

   Boil the cavatappi pasta according to the package instructions. Drain it and set the cooked pasta aside.

2. 2

   Add the butter, heavy whipping cream, evaporated milk, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, chicken bouillon powder, Dijon mustard, cornstarch, and garlic powder to the Crispi Pro glass container.

3. 3

   Whisk the mixture in the glass container until everything is well combined.

4. 4

   Place the glass container in the air fryer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the cream is hot and slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Gradually stir in three-quarters of each shredded cheese—mozzarella, cheddar, Colby Jack, and Gruyere—adding it a handful at a time.

6. 6

   Mix gently until the sauce is thick and creamy. If it feels too thick, loosen it with a splash of cream.

7. 7

   Cook again at 350°F for 7 to 8 minutes, until the cheese sauce is completely melted and glossy.

8. 8

   Stir the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce until the cavatappi is evenly coated.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.

10. 10

    Cook at 365°F for 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly with slightly crisp edges.

11. 11

    Let the mac and cheese rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly.

Notes

The source specifies using a Crispi Pro glass container and an air fryer. The method does not explicitly state when to add the listed garlic powder; it is included with the initial sauce mixture as the mechanically necessary use of the listed ingredient. The source does not specify the air-fryer model setting beyond the stated cooking temperatures and times.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• American
• air-fried
• baked
• pasta
• comfort food
• cheesy
• vegetarian