Basmati rice in air fryer

Preparing basmati rice in an air fryer is possible and very simple, because it only involves three steps.

With air cooking it is possible to cook an infinite number of foods. Today, we present the recipe for preparing basmati rice in an air fryer. The procedure involves some unusual steps because, as we know, this type of food cooks for a long time in boiled water. For this reason, even in this preparation it is necessary to start with hot water. To do this, you need to boil the water separately and then add it to the air fryer along with the rice. This effort is worth it, because the rice will be cooked to perfection and ready to be seasoned in the way you prefer. We would also like to point out that this preparation is perfect for basmati rice, i.e. elongated rice.

Preparing the recipe for basmati rice in the air fryer

1. Before starting the process, preheat the air fryer to 180°C for approximately 3 minutes.
2. Then proceed by pouring the water into a saucepan and place it on the stove to bring it to the boil.
3. Place the rice in a narrow-mesh colander and rinse it several times under running water, to make it very clear and eliminate excess starch.
4. Transfer the rice into a saucepan, with a non-stick bottom, which is the right size to fit in the small appliance.
5. Add the boiled water to the rice and seal the pan with a sheet of aluminum foil.
6. Place the container in the air fryer basket and start cooking.
7. You can cook the rice at 180°C for about 25 minutes .
8. At the end of cooking, the rice is dry and cooked to perfection.
9. Mix lightly with a fork and proceed to season it.

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