Cooking rice is one of the simplest tasks and less time-consuming but still, people are unable to make it. The major mistake I have seen people committing is that they use old recipes and outdated utensils to make rice. You may find my statement weird but there is a super simple and least time-consuming recipe to make rice using an air fryer.
I started making rice in the air fryers 2 years ago because I was tired of eating the normally cooked rice. In the beginning, I was not expecting that an air fryer could be such an efficient kitchen appliance but when I took the first bite, the air fryer-made rice opened my eyes. Today, I am going to disclose the secret special recipe all the restaurants use but they do not tell you so take the air fryer out of your kitchen carcass and get an apron.
Rice In Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cake Pan
- Foil paper
- Rice paddle
- Colander
Ingredients
- 1/4 tbsp Coarse saltÂ
- 2 tbsp Olive oilÂ
- 1.5 cup WaterÂ
- 1 cup Basmati riceÂ
Instructions
- Take a colander and put rice into it then rinse it under water. In the beginning, the water’s color will be white but over time it will be clear. When you find that the color of the water is clear, use your hands to scrub the rice and shake the colander to drain the water.
- Leave the rice for a minute until you find that they are drained and then add rice to a cake pan. Pour 1.25 to 1.50 cups of water into the pan and sprinkle salt. Most people, including me, use olive oil but if you have another one such as vegetable oil or cooking oil, you can use it to drizzle the oil onto the rice and stir for a minute to mix the ingredients.
- When you find that the ingredients are well mixed, cover the head of the pancake with foil paper. Carefully cover the head and then turn the air fryer on for preheating, the major difference between our recipe and the way professional chefs cook is that they preheat an air fryer and then use it.
- After 2 to 3 minutes, the air fryer will be ready to accept the rice pan. Place the covered cake pan containing rice on the air fryer basket and then cook at 300 degrees F.If you increase the temperature, rice will be prepared within 15 minutes but I advise you to cook rice at a lower flame to ensure even cooking. After 30 minutes, turn the air fryer off and leave the covered pan for 15 minutes.
- Use oven mitts to remove the foil on the head of the pan after 15 minutes and check if the rice is ready. Use a rice paddle to fluff and then transfer to a plate. Rice is cooked so use a plate to serve and eat it with beef stroganoff and stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Report
| Nutrition | Value |
| Calories | 186 kcal |
| Fat | 2 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 37 grams |
| Protein | 3 grams |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
FAQs
How Long to Cook Rice in an Air Fryer?
Cooking rice does not require extra effort and one can make them within 30 minutes. The duration depends upon the type of rice you like to eat, the kind of air fryer, and the ingredients. If you are cooking basmati rice using the latest air fryer, it will take only 30 minutes; on the other hand, using a pressure cooker can take 40 to 50 minutes.
What is the Suitable Temperature to Cook Rice in an Air Fryer?
Cooking rice requires 30 minutes maximum at 300 degrees F. However, if you increase the temperature, you can make rice quicker but I prefer a lower flame because it ensures even cooking. In my opinion, 300 degrees F is the suitable temperature to make rice in an air fryer.
Cooking rice is not as challenging as beginners think, one needs to focus on the amount of water and the rice. If the amount of water does not perfectly align with the quantity of rice, you may end up ruining the dinner so always measure the water you are pouring into the cake pan and check if it aligns with the quantity of rice.
There are various ways to cook rice but I prefer using an air fryer because it is the latest kitchen appliance and it reduces the effort. Additionally, it does not make meals more oily which is good for health.
I have explained the latest recipe to make rice in an air fryer in simple and short steps, enlisted the ingredients plus utensils, and a nutrition report. I hope this information will help you in the future, thank you.
