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Air Fryer Rice Pudding

Air Fryer Rice Pudding - Cozy, Creamy Comfort Made Easy

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup cooked short-grain or medium-grain rice (day-old rice works best)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or use all milk for a lighter version)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup raisins or golden raisins (optional)
  • Unsalted butter for greasing ramekins

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for about 3–4 minutes. Lightly butter four 6-ounce ramekins so the pudding releases easily.
  2. Warm the dairy: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm the milk and cream until just lukewarm. This helps the sugar dissolve and prevents shocking the egg.
  3. Whisk the custard base: In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Slowly stream in the warm milk-cream mixture while whisking to combine.
  4. Add rice and raisins: Stir in the cooked rice and raisins, breaking up any clumps so everything is evenly dispersed.
  5. Divide into ramekins: Spoon the mixture evenly into the buttered ramekins. Tap each ramekin gently on the counter to settle the rice and release any air bubbles.
  6. Arrange in the air fryer: Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for airflow. If your basket is small, cook in batches.
  7. Air fry until set: Cook at 320°F (160°C) for 16–22 minutes, checking at the 15-minute mark. The pudding is done when the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. Do not overcook—carryover heat will finish the job.
  8. Rest and cool: Let the ramekins sit in the turned-off air fryer with the basket pulled out for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool for another 10–15 minutes.
  9. Serve: Enjoy warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon. For extra indulgence, add a spoonful of whipped cream or a drizzle of honey.