Irresistible Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Cups in 30 Minutes
Crispy mac and cheese cups with a spicy buffalo chicken twist, made easy in your air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 6 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a bowl.
- Combine cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Fill silicone muffin cups halfway with mac and cheese mixture.
- Add a spoonful of buffalo chicken on top.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over each cup.
- Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use silicone muffin cups for easy removal.
- Adjust buffalo sauce to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg