Air Fryer Crispy Rice – No Oil Necessary!
air fryer crispy rice. it’s oil free.
Crispy rice is SO GOOD. But it has a few drawbacks. One, it’s a bit of a pain to make. Two, it’s deep fried. I love my fair share of deep fried foods, but I’m always left feeling sluggish and wind up with breakouts on my face. Luckily, I’ve discovered a way to enjoy delicious crispy rice without having to use any oil at all! Read on to learn all about my latest creation, Air Fryer Crispy Rice.
How to Make Air Fryer Crispy Rice:
Air Fryer Crispy Rice
This recipe is targeted towards beginners – it’s impossible to screw up. Place your rice in the molds, air fry, decorate. Done! Here are all of the ingredients used to make this particular crispy rice:
- Sushi Rice
- Rice or Sushi Vinegar
- Avocado
- Tamari or Soy Sauce
- Jalapeño Slices
- Vegan Mayo
- Sriracha
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What You’ll Need
You only need two items for air fryer crispy rice, but you may already have these items in your home.
First, an air fryer. If you don’t have an air fryer that’s okay, these can be made in the oven too. Just note it takes longer!
Second, silicone molds. You can shape the rice by hand, but I found adding them to a mold and pressing them down with a cocktail muddler to be the most effective. I used traditional crispy rice rectangle shapes, but feel free to get creative!
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Air Fryer Crispy Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi Rice
- 3-4 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Tamari
- 1 Avocado, sliced or mashed
- 1 Jalapeño, optional topping
- 2 tbsp Vegan Mayo
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds, optional topping
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice. Once done, remove from heat and add in the rice vinegar and tamari right away. Fluff with a rice paddle.
- Add rice into the silicone mold of your choosing. Form into shape and use something like a cocktail muddler to really press it together. Carefully remove from the molds and place on your baking tray. I used the air fryer basket that comes with the Wonder Oven air fryer from Our Place and it turned out great.
- If you find the rice isn't staying together well, keep the rice pressed firmly into the mold then place the entire mold into the freezer. After a few hours, you should easily be able to pop them out without any breakage.
- Place in the air fryer and bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes each side or until crispy.
- While the rice is baking, assemble your ingredients. Slice or mash the avocados, slice the jalapeño, and whisk together the mayo and sriracha.
- Once the rice is cool, add your toppings. I encourage you to make the whole batch of rice and freeze leftovers. When you're ready to enjoy, simply add back in the air fryer for a few minutes!