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Air Fryer White Rice Recipes

While an air fryer isn't designed for cooking raw white rice, it excels at transforming cooked, leftover rice. The circulating hot air creates a remarkably crisp exterior, turning humble grains into a new culinary experience. This method is ideal for adding texture and depth to various dishes.

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Featured Recipes

Crispy Rice Bites

18 min easy

Form seasoned cooked rice into small patties, air fry until golden and crunchy for a versatile snack or topping.

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Air Fryer Fried Rice

25 min medium

Combine cooked rice with your favorite fried rice ingredients, then air fry for a quick, textural weeknight meal with crispy edges.

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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

20 min medium

Press seasoned sushi rice into squares, air fry until crisp, then top with spicy tuna and avocado for a restaurant-inspired appetizer.

cooked sushi rice sriracha mayo canned tuna avocado nori

Cheesy Rice Croquettes

22 min medium

Mix rice with cheese and egg, form around a mozzarella cube, bread, and air fry for a gooey, crispy snack or side dish.

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Kimchi Crispy Rice

18 min easy

Combine cooked rice with chopped kimchi and seasonings, then air fry in a single layer for a savory, spicy, and satisfyingly crunchy side.

day-old white rice kimchi gochujang sesame oil scallions

Air Fryer Arancini (Rice Balls)

30 min hard

Shape cooled risotto rice around a mozzarella filling, bread, and air fry for a healthier take on classic crispy Italian rice balls.

cooked risotto rice marinara sauce mozzarella flour egg breadcrumbs

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