1. Prepare the Seafood: Rinse the seafood mix in cold water and pat it dry. For shrimp, make sure they’re peeled and deveined. Clean the mussels and chop the squid into rings. This ensures your seafood is ready to cook perfectly.

2. Make the Sofrito: Heat your air fryer to 350°F. Using a pan that fits, warm up some olive oil, then add chopped onions and bell peppers. Cook until they soften, around 3 minutes, then add tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. This creates the flavorful base.

3. Add the Rice: Stir in Arborio or Bomba rice to coat it in the sofrito, cook for a minute, then pour in the stock that’s been warmed and infused with saffron and paprika. This step begins the transformation of simple ingredients into something special.

4. Mix in the Seafood: Fold the seafood gently into the mix. It’s important for an even cook.

5. Cooking Time: Place the pan in the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 12-15 minutes. Halfway through, take a peek to ensure everything is cooking evenly.

6. Crisp the Bottom: For the socarrat, that deliciously crispy bottom, turn up the heat to 400°F for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Watch it closely to avoid burning.