Source: Bbivirys, AdobeStockEven the most familiar dishes can be prepared in new ways, and buckwheat in an air fryer is the best proof of that! The key is to correctly calculate the amount of liquid and occasionally monitor the process. You can add anything you like to buckwheat: meat, vegetables, mushrooms, or sauces. We're sharing 10 tried-and-true recipes!
1. Buckwheat with Butter in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA basic recipe that can be used as a side dish.
You will need: 1 cup buckwheat, 2 cups water, 25-30 g butter, salt.
Preparation: Rinse the buckwheat, place it in a heatproof dish, pour in the water, and salt. Cover with foil and cook for approximately 30-35 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius. After cooking, add butter and stir.
2. Buckwheat with Onions and Carrots in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockAnother familiar home classic, reimagined!
You will need: 150 g buckwheat, 1 onion, 1 carrot, vegetable oil, butter, salt, spices.
Preparation: Rinse the buckwheat, place it in a dish or pot, pour in about 400 ml of water, and put it in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius. In the meantime, chop and sauté the onion and carrot in vegetable oil until golden. Then add the sautéed vegetables to the buckwheat, salt, season, and stir. Bake the dish for another 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, and at the end of cooking, add a piece of butter.
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3. Buckwheat with Mushrooms in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA beloved combination – buckwheat and mushrooms.
You will need: 1 cup buckwheat, 200 g champignons, 1 onion, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Rinse the buckwheat and place it in a baking dish. Chop and lightly sauté the onion with mushrooms, add them to the buckwheat, salt, and pepper. Pour in 2 cups of water and cook for 30-35 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Buckwheat with Chicken in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA hearty dish that needs no extra additions.
You will need: 200 g buckwheat, 1 chicken fillet, 1 carrot, 1 onion, salt, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion and carrot until soft, rinse the buckwheat, and dice the chicken fillet. Place everything in a baking dish, season, salt, and pour in 500 ml of water. Cook the buckwheat for about 30 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius. If needed, add more water during the process.
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5. Buckwheat with Canned Meat (Tushonka) in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockQuick, hearty, and very tasty!
You will need: 150 g buckwheat, 200 g canned meat (tushonka), 1 carrot, 1/2 onion, salt, spices.
Preparation: Rinse the buckwheat and place it in a baking dish, pour in 300-350 ml of water, and put it in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius. Stir during the process. Separately, chop and sauté the onion and carrot, add the canned meat to them, salt, season, and fry for another 3-4 minutes. Add all of this to the buckwheat, stir, and bake for another 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
6. Buckwheat with Vegetables in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA light recipe for an everyday dinner.
You will need: 1 cup buckwheat, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Rinse the buckwheat, chop the vegetables as desired, and mix everything with olive oil, salt, spices, and aromatic herbs. Pour in 2 cups of water and cook for approximately 30 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius. If needed, add more water during the process.
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7. Buckwheat in Cream Sauce with Cheese in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockTender and aromatic, it will perfectly diversify your usual diet.
You will need: 2 cups cooked buckwheat, 200 ml cream, 150 g hard cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp flour, 15 g butter, salt, spices.
Preparation: Sauté the flour in butter, pour in the cream, mix thoroughly, and simmer this sauce until it thickens. Season, mix everything with cooked buckwheat and grated cheese, place it all in a dish, and bake for 15-20 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Buckwheat with Minced Meat in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockReminiscent of the beloved Merchant-Style Buckwheat.
You will need: 1 cup buckwheat, 250 g minced meat, 1 carrot, 1 onion, salt, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion and carrot, add the minced meat, and fry for a few more minutes, stirring. Season the resulting sautéed mixture with meat, rinse the buckwheat, and place everything in a baking dish. Pour in 2 cups of water, cover with foil, and bake the dish for 35-40 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius. Check during the process and add water if needed.
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9. Buckwheat with Chicken Liver in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA wonderful budget-friendly dish for the whole family.
You will need: 1 cup buckwheat, 300 g chicken liver, 1 onion, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Chop the onion, dice the chicken liver, rinse the buckwheat, and place everything in a baking dish. Salt, pepper, pour in 2 cups of water, cover with foil, and bake for 35-40 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius. Closer to the end of cooking, check if more water needs to be added.
10. Sweet Buckwheat Casserole in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockAn unusual recipe for breakfast!
You will need: 1 cup cooked buckwheat, 200 ml milk, 1 egg, 2 tbsp sugar, raisins.
Preparation: Mix milk, egg, and sugar, add cooked buckwheat and rinsed raisins, then place everything in a dish. Cook for 20 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.