Source: Anna Shepulova, AdobeStockFamiliar ingredients can take on a new life if you change the way you cook them. For example, rice cooked in an air fryer achieves a very interesting texture and rich flavor. Our selection includes recipes for both side dishes and standalone meals – take your pick!
1. Fluffy Rice in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockSimple rice without any extra additions. Perfect for a side dish or salads!
You will need: 200 g rice, 300 ml water, 15 g butter, salt.
Preparation: Rinse the rice thoroughly, drain it, and place it in a baking dish. Add a piece of butter, pour in water, put it in the air fryer, and cook for about 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. If the rice isn't cooked through by then, add a little more water and leave it for another 5 minutes.
2. Rice with Vegetables in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockAs usual, complement it with any vegetables you like.
You will need: 150 g rice, 1 zucchini, 1 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 100 g frozen green peas, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp dried garlic, 1 tsp turmeric, salt, other spices to taste.
Preparation: Finely chop all the vegetables, put them in a baking dish, and mix with spices. Spread the rinsed rice on top, season it a bit more, and drizzle with vegetable oil. Pour in 300 ml of boiling water, cover with foil, and place the dish in the air fryer for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Rice with Chicken in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA versatile main dish for the whole family.
You will need: 1 cup rice, 1 chicken fillet, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken fillet into pieces, mix with vegetable oil and spices, and place in a baking dish. Cook for 10 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius. Then add the chopped vegetables, mix, and cook for another 10 minutes. After that, season, add the rinsed rice, and pour in 400-450 ml of boiling water. Cook for another 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, stirring several times during the process.
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4. Rice Casserole with Minced Meat in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockWe recommend sprinkling the finished casserole with chopped herbs when serving.
You will need: 400 g any minced meat, 200 g rice, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 eggs, 120 g sour cream, 50-80 g hard cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cook the rice until done and fry the minced meat with chopped onion until it changes color. Whisk together sour cream, eggs, and all spices to taste, mix this dressing with the rice, and spread half of the rice into the dish. Layer the minced meat on top, then another layer of rice, and finally tomato slices. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese and bake for approximately 20 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees Celsius.
5. Sweet Rice Casserole in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockAn original recipe for a cottage cheese and rice casserole for those who aren't afraid to try new things.
You will need: 350 g cottage cheese, 50 g rice, 80 g sugar, 1-2 handfuls of raisins, 3 eggs, vanilla.
Preparation: Cook and cool the rice, thoroughly rinse the raisins, and separate one egg into yolk and white. Blend the cottage cheese, two eggs, egg white, sugar, and vanilla.
Mix the resulting mixture with rice and raisins, spread into a dish, and brush with the remaining yolk. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius.
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6. Meatballs with Rice in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockClassic homemade meatballs in a sour cream and tomato sauce.
You will need: 400 g minced meat, 100 g rice, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp tomato sauce or tomato paste, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp flour, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cook the rice until half-done, grate the carrot on a fine grater, and mix all of this with the minced meat. Season to taste, form meatballs with wet hands, and place them in a baking dish.
Place in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Separately mix a glass of water, tomato, sour cream, flour, spices, and aromatic herbs. Pour the resulting sauce over the meatballs and bake for another 20 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius.
7. Pilaf in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockOf course, it won't be exactly like pilaf cooked in a cauldron, but it will still be very delicious!
You will need: 400 g beef, 300 g rice, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 head of garlic, 50 ml vegetable oil, salt, pilaf spices.
Preparation: Pour oil into a baking dish, add the coarsely chopped beef, and cook for 15 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius. Then add the chopped vegetables and bake for another 5 minutes. Add spices, mix, and pour in boiling water until it slightly covers the ingredients, and cook for 10 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius.
After that, insert the head of garlic into the meat, then add the rinsed rice in an even layer on top and pour hot water again so that it covers the dish by 20-25 mm. Cook the pilaf for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, stirring 2-3 times during the process.
8. Rice with Minced Meat in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockQuick, tasty, and satisfying – all advantages.
You will need: 400 g minced meat, 1 cup rice, 1 carrot, 1 onion, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Chop and fry the onion with carrot until soft. Add the minced meat and continue frying until half-cooked, then add the rinsed rice and spices, and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer everything to a baking dish, pour in about 2 cups of water, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees Celsius.
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9. Milk Rice Porridge in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockLovers of sweet milk breakfasts will definitely appreciate this!
You will need: 100 g rice, 300 ml milk, 1 handful of raisins, 20 g butter, sugar.
Preparation: Rinse and place the rice in a dish, add raisins and a little sugar to taste, pour in milk, and cook for 40 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius. After that, remove the milk film and mix the porridge with butter.
10. Rice with Egg and Cheese in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockAnother fantastic recipe for a rice casserole for breakfast or dinner!
You will need: 150 g rice, 2 eggs, 50 g hard cheese, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cook the rice until done, let it cool slightly, and mix with egg yolks, salt, and spices. Spread this mixture into a dish, pour beaten egg whites over it, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 20 minutes in the air fryer at 190-200 degrees Celsius.
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11. Rice with Seafood in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockYou can use individual seafood items or a ready-made seafood mix.
You will need: 200 g rice, 300 g seafood, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, salt, turmeric, paprika, other spices to taste.
Preparation: Rinse and cook the rice with added turmeric until half-done. Chop the onion with garlic, finely dice the bell pepper, and place the vegetables with thawed seafood in the air fryer dish.
Add a little olive oil and soy sauce, and bake for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, stirring during the process. Then add the rice and pour in 2 spoons of water or broth. Cook for another 7-10 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius.
12. Rice with Fish in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockThanks to the simple ingredients, you can enjoy the taste of this dish almost every day.
You will need: 600 g any fish fillet, 200 g rice, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 400 ml water, 2 tbsp soy sauce, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cut the fish fillet into medium pieces and place them in a baking dish. Arrange the chopped vegetables on top, season with salt and spices to taste.
Add the rice, level the surface, and drizzle with soy sauce. Pour hot water over everything, cover with foil, and place the dish on the lower rack of the air fryer. Bake for 40 minutes at 240-260 degrees Celsius.