Duo Crisp + Air Fryer - Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese
By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

Servings 6-8
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Ingredients:
2 jalapeno peppers divided
1/4 cup butter
1 onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoon chili powder
1 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
16 ounces elbow macaroni cooked 2 minutes less than package directions
2 teaspoons each salt
8 ounces brick-style plain cream cheese cut into cubes
1 - 1/2 cups shredded aged cheddar
1 cup 35% heavy cream
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions:
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Seed and dice 1 jalapeño; thinly slice remaining jalapeño. Set aside.
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In Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, with lid off, Select Saute setting and set to High Temperature. Melt butter in inner pot. Remove 2 tbsp; set aside. Stir in onion, diced jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Press Cancel.
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Add macaroni, 4 cups water and salt. Place lid on pot and lock in place to seal. Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
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When pressure cooking is complete, Quick Release the pressure. Once pressure is released, open the lid.
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Stir in cream cheese, Cheddar, cream, sour cream and mustard until melted and combined.
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Stir together Parmesan, bread crumbs and reserved melted butter. Sprinkle over top of macaroni. Top with reserved sliced jalapeños.
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Using Air fryer Lid select Roast at 400°F for 5 minutes or until bubbling and topping is golden brown.