Air Fryer Rice
This recipe for air fryer rice is ready in about 35 minutes and turns out so fluffy! It’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Place the rice in a colander and rinse several times until the water runs clear.
- Meanwhile, combine the water, oil (or butter), and salt in a large measuring cup and heat it in the microwave for 3 and a half minutes.
- Transfer the rinsed rice to a 6-inch air fryer pan or cake pan. Pour the water over the rice and swirl the pan. Tightly cover the pan with a piece of aluminum foil, then place it in the air fryer basket.
- Cook rice for 25 minutes.
- Check that water has been absorbed, adding an additional 3 to 5 minutes if necessary. Allow to sit 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
How to Reheat Rice in the Air Fryer
- Transfer the leftover rice to a 6-inch air fryer pan or cake pan.
- Tightly cover the pan with a piece of aluminum foil, then place the rice in the air fryer.
- Cook at 320 degrees F for 5 to 6 minutes until nice and hot.
- Allow to sit 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 582mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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