Description
A quick and easy air fryer Mexican rice recipe with bold flavors and perfect texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add rice, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Transfer the mixture to an air fryer-safe dish and pour in the broth.
- Cover with foil and air fry for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, fluff the rice with a fork, and air fry for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For spicier rice, add diced jalapeños.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Let the rice rest for 5 minutes after cooking for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican