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Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Rice
5 from 18 votes

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Rice

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Rice uses either the pressure cooking function with the included pot or a baking tin method in the air fryer to cook basmati rice to a fluffy texture. The recipe involves rinsing the rice to remove excess starch, using a precise water-to-rice ratio, and cooking under pressure or by air frying to achieve tender grains. The method suits those with a Ninja Foodi or similar appliance looking for a convenient way to cook rice.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American, International

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1¼ cup water use one cup of water if you prefer your rice to have a bite to it, or low-sodium broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Using a bowl or a mesh strainer, clean the rice until the water run clear.
  2. Put the rice inside the pot that came with your Ninja Foodi, add the salt and water, then combine. Close the lid and set the nozzle at the top to the seal position. (See the notes below on what to do If your air fryer does not come with a pot or pressure cooking function).* Program your air fryer to use the pressure cook function at high, and set the time to 3 minutes. Once this time is over, allow it to naturally pressure release for 10 minutes.
  3. Once the 10 minutes are over, set the nozzle to vent to release any remaining steam, then carefully fluff using a fork or something similar. Serve immediately with your favorite main dishes.
Air frying instructions
  1. Clean rice until the water runs clear. Transfer the rice to a baking tin, add boiling water, salt, or your preferred seasoning (rice to water ratio of 1:25).
  2. Air fry at 380F/ approx. 190°C for 20 minutes. Once done, remove the baking tin from the air fryer, allow the rice to rest covered for 10 minutes, carefully remove the foil, then fluff using a fork. Serve as preferred.

Notes

  • Rinsing rice before cooking removes excess starch and helps achieve fluffier grains.
  • Maintain careful water-to-rice ratios to prevent mushy or overly chewy rice textures.
  • For models without pressure cooking pots, use a baking tin with foil to cook rice in the air fryer.
  • Allow rice to rest after cooking while covered to finish steaming evenly before fluffing.
  • Adjust cooking time if rice isn’t tender enough due to inconsistencies between air fryer models.

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 396mg (17%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 396mg 17%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.