Making Perfect Rice in an Air Fryer

Cooking rice in an air fryer isn’t just possible—it can yield results as good as any rice cooker. Despite some opinions that air fryer rice can end up hard, I’ve perfected a technique that guarantees soft, flavorful rice every time.

At our house, this rice is a hit! My daughter even commented that it tastes more like ‘rice’ than it usually does. The grains preserve their texture beautifully, becoming perfectly tender without turning to mush.

For this method, you’ll need a couple of additional tools: something like a silicone bowl or a heat-resistant dish that fits in your air fryer. I didn’t have any special accessories, so I used a small silicone cake mold, which worked great thanks to its rim that keeps everything tidy.

Don’t forget the aluminum foil. Cover your dish tightly with foil to trap in the steam, ensuring every grain of rice cooks through.

We typically use basmati rice, but feel free to try other varieties—I’m confident they’d turn out just as well, especially if you let them sit covered for a few extra minutes after cooking.

Essential Tips for Air Fryer Rice

Be cautious with silicone bowls; they can get hot!

Perfect Rice in Air Fryer

Effortlessly cook perfect, fluffy rice in your air fryer

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Rest 5 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine International

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup rice Basmati, Jasmine or any type you have it at home. 100 g.
• 170 ml water ¾ cup
• 1 tsp oil We use coconut oil, but you can use other oils.
• salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Start by preparing your rice. Measure out the rice and water. Boil the water in a saucepan, season it well with salt and add a teaspoon of oil for flavor. Pour the hot water over the rice in your chosen dish, stir slightly to even out the grains, then securely cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  
• Preheat your air fryer for 2 minutes. Using a tea towel for safety, place your prepared dish on the air fryer tray. Set the temperature to 390°F (200°C) and cook for 20 minutes. After cooking, let it sit for another 5-10 minutes to finish steaming.
  
• You’ll end up with perfectly soft, wonderfully tasty rice.
  

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