How to cook basmati rice in ninja foodi

How to cook rice in a Ninja Foodi is so easy! Below are some tips on making pressure cooker rice using the Ninja Foodi as an alternative rice cooker. So, how do you cook rice in ninja Foodi and have it come out fluffy every time?

How To Cook Rice In Ninja Instant Cooker

1. Add 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of water to the inside pot of the Ninja Foodi.

2. Close the pressure lid, seal the steam valve and turn Ninja Foodi power on.

3. Select high pressure and set the timer for 2 minutes. 

4. After 2 minutes, release pressure naturally for 10 minutes and then quickly release, let the rice cool, fork fluff, and serve.

When you hear “rice,” you already know what comes to mind: tiny white grains on a plate. But rice doesn’t have to be all that dull. A little exploration will show you that even rice can get some boosts. Not only can you make plain white rice, but you can also make grains and other types of rice with your Ninja Foodi.

Buy: Ninja Foodi 8-Quart 9-in-1 Deluxe at Amazon

Bestseller No. 1

Making Ninja Foodi rice is simple really. But if you’re new to making any Ninja Foodi recipes then this will be quite helpful. We make brown and white rice several times a week. Whether we’re serving it plain with butter on top for a snack or with chicken or beef served on top it’s a cheap dish we love.

Rice in Ninja Foodi

It is a versatile side dish, naturally gluten free, and Ninja Foodi brown rice has fiber in it which we all need. I will share both of these and instructions for them below. The recipe card below is for white long grain rice. I like Jasmine as well and will work for that as well.

If you don’t make this on a weekly basis we may not be able to be friends. 😉 Just kidding, it is just on our meal planning often because it was something my mom cooked with dinner almost every single night growing up.

If you too are obsessed with your Ninja Foodi pressure cooker air fryer machine, here are a few resource to start with:

1. You can bookmark our Ninja air fryer recipes page, we add to that weekly.
   1. Here’s a printable air fryer cook times chart here for your fridge.
   2. Be sure to save this link to the best pressure cooker recipes too.
2. Grab a Foodi cookbook here, we love this one.

Then join our Ninja Facebook group where you can share and find more ideas you’ll love. We have an air fryer page that shares daily ideas too.

If you need to know how to cook frozen meat in a pressure cooker, we have information on that. NO, you aren’t the only forgetful one. 😉

Ninja Foodi brown Rice

Since this time we have perfected pressure cooker brown rice and Ninja Foodi wild rice too. I don’t make this quite as often as white is our favorite. I like to offer all 3 versions though for you since it is nice to rotate between them throughout the week. With fish I might choose the wild variety for texture.

Plain with just a pat of butter on it would be my youngest daughter’s favorite after school snack. She makes it all by herself now that she is a teenager. Follow our directions and it will come out great every time. I will say it is more tender and fluffy than I’ve ever had it at a restaurant.

I will admit that we make white rice in the pressure cooker 90% of the time. My kids prefer that, and I kinda’ do too.

I am however trying to eat healthier and brown rice is on my radar to integrate into my diet more often.

• Using the timing below to make Ninja Foodi rice will ensure that you’ll have fluffy white or brown rice every single time!

Tips for making the perfect pressure cooker rice

1. After combining your rice and water stir them together
2. Keep track of timing when it is done
   1. Do a 10 minute natural release for white rice
   2. Allow brown rice to naturally release steam for 5 minutes, then release the rest immediately after that
   3. Fluff when done
   4. Turn pot off when done. I even transfer it to a serving bowl so it doesn’t continue to cook in the pot.

Serve immediately for best results.

Ninja Foodi White Rice

What you need to make rice in your Ninja Foodi pressure cooker and air fryer

• Rice
  • brown rice
  • or white rice – I prefer Jasmine
  • how to make Ninja Foodi Mexican rice
• Water
  • you can also use half water and half broth
• You literally need NO Ninja Foodi accessories to make this

We also have a recipe to make Ninja Foodi risotto too if you’d like to try that.

Things to serve over rice

1. Our Ninja Foodi roast recipe was served with white rice
   1. Or Ninja Foodi sausage
2. Pressure cooker beef and broccoli is on top a bed of rice
3. This mild chili recipe.
4. Our pressure cooker spicy honey chicken is amazing too

We put pressure cooker chili on top all of the time too.

Find more Ninja Foodi recipes here too!

This is the best rice recipe for pressure cookers. You won’t be disappointed.

Note: higher altitudes may require more water to get the same results.

Want to see a few of my favorite things that I am totally obsessed with?? Take a peek and see how many you might already have…twinsies!

Looking for more easy family recipes and tips? LIKE The Typical Mom Facebook page?

Then sign up for my free newsletter, and follow me on Pinterest! 😉

***** If you LOVED this recipe give it 5 Stars below and let everyone know what you thought about it. 😉

4.77 from 17 votes

Ninja Foodi Rice

Ninja Foodi rice both brown and white is easy to make! Here are tips on how to make the best pressure cooker rice so it’s done fluffy every single time. 

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese, Japanese

Keyword brown rice, ninja foodi, pressure cooker, rice

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 337kcal

Author The Typical Mom

Ingredients

• 2 c rice

Instructions

• Add 2 cups of brown or white rice into your Ninja Foodi.

• If making white rice add 2 1/2 cups water. If making brown rice add 2 1/4 cups water. (amount of water will vary depending on how wet or dry you like it)

• Put pressure cooker lid on (one that isn’t attached) and put steam valve to sealing.

• Turn pot on, press pressure, leave on High setting, and adjust timing to 2 minutes for white rice or 15 minutes for brown rice.

• If making white rice do a natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release when done.If making brown rice allow it to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes, then release rest of pressure.

  What is the correct ratio of water to basmati rice?

  The ratio of basmati rice to cooking liquid (water or broth) is 1 cup of rice to 1 ½ cups of liquid. Any more or less will affect the texture of the rice. Use a non-stick pot. To avoid any potential issues of rice sticking to the bottom of your pot, just use a non-stick pot.

  How long do you cook rice in a Ninja Foodi?

  Add 2 cups of brown or white rice into your Ninja Foodi. Put pressure cooker lid on (one that isn't attached) and put steam valve to sealing. Turn pot on, press pressure, leave on High setting, and adjust timing to 2 minutes for white rice or 15 minutes for brown rice.

  How do you cook rice with Ninja Foodi?

  Instructions.

  Pour rice and water or broth into the pot of the Ninja Foodi..

  Secure the pressure cooker lid and turn nozzle to SEAL..

  Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes..

  Natural release (do nothing) for 10 minutes..

  After 10 minutes, move the nozzle to VENT..

  Add butter, salt, pepper, or additions of your choice..

  Serve..