Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of Basmati or Jasmine rice (as per the rice varieties suitable for air frying)
- 2 cups of water (for cooking the rice before air frying)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinsing Rice: Start by measuring 1 cup of Basmati or Jasmine rice. Rinse under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. This rinsing rice step is key for preventing clumps.
- Pre-cooking Rice: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until water is absorbed. The pre-cooking rice process is essential for texture.
- Cooling: Spread the cooked rice on a baking sheet to cool. This step prevents the rice from becoming too sticky during the air frying process. For best results, let the rice cool completely or chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.
- Preheating Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. This air fryer settings step ensures the rice cooks evenly and becomes crispy.
- Air Frying Rice: Lightly coat the air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Spread the cooled rice in an even layer in the basket. Spray a light coat of olive oil over the rice. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the rice is golden and crispy.
- Serving: Carefully remove the crispy rice from the air fryer. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
These nutritional values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Air Fry Crispy Rice