How Long to Cook Rice in Ninja Foodi & Speedi
The Ninja Foodi is a pressure cooker and air fryer combo. Use the pressure cook function for rice with 1:1 water ratio.
How long to cook rice in Ninja Foodi?
Rice in Ninja Foodi takes 3-4 minutes for white rice or 22 minutes for brown rice on high pressure, plus 10 minutes natural release. In Ninja Speedi, rice takes 12-15 minutes. Use 1:1 water ratio for pressure cooking.
Ninja Foodi Rice Cooking Times
The Ninja Foodi is a pressure cooker and air fryer combo. Use the pressure cook function for rice with 1:1 water ratio - less water than stove cooking because no evaporation occurs.
| Rice Type | Cook Time | Water Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Rice | 3-4 min + NPR | 1:1 | High pressure, 10 min release |
| Brown Rice | 22 min + NPR | 1:1 | High pressure, 10 min release |
| Jasmine Rice | 3 min + NPR | 1:1 | Rinse first, fluffier result |
| Ninja Speedi (White) | 12-15 min | 1:1 | Steam/bake function |
| Possible Cooker | 25-30 min | 1:1.5 | Slow cook or steam |
How Long to Cook White Rice in Ninja Foodi?
White rice takes 3-4 minutes on high pressure plus 10 minutes natural release.
Ninja Foodi White Rice Method:
- Rinse rice until water runs clear (optional)
- Add 1 cup rice and 1 cup water to pot
- Lock pressure lid, set valve to seal
- Select Pressure Cook, High, 4 minutes
- When done, natural release 10 minutes
- Quick release remaining pressure
- Fluff with fork and serve
How Long to Cook Brown Rice in Ninja Foodi?
Brown rice takes 22 minutes on high pressure plus 10 minutes natural release.
- Use 1:1 water ratio
- Pressure cook on high for 22 minutes
- Natural release 10 minutes
- Quick release any remaining pressure
How Long to Cook Jasmine Rice in Ninja Foodi?
Jasmine rice takes 3 minutes on high pressure plus 10 minutes natural release. Rinse first for fluffier grains.
How Long to Cook Rice in Ninja Speedi?
Rice in Ninja Speedi takes 12-15 minutes. The Speedi is not a pressure cooker, so it uses steam/bake functions.
- Add rice and water (1:1 ratio)
- Use Steam Meals or Rapid Cook function
- Cook 12-15 minutes
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving
How Long to Cook Rice in Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker?
Rice in Possible Cooker takes 25-30 minutes steaming or 2-3 hours on slow cook.
- Use 1:1.5 water ratio (more than pressure cooking)
- Steam function: 25-30 minutes
- Slow cook high: 2-3 hours
- Slow cook low: 4-5 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
White rice takes 3-4 minutes on high pressure plus 10 minutes natural release in Ninja Foodi. Brown rice takes 22 minutes plus natural release. Use 1:1 water ratio.
White rice takes 3-4 minutes on high pressure in Ninja Foodi. Let natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release. Use equal parts rice and water (1:1 ratio).
Brown rice takes 22 minutes on high pressure in Ninja Foodi plus 10 minutes natural release. Use 1:1 water ratio. The bran layer needs more time to soften.
Jasmine rice takes 3 minutes on high pressure in Ninja Foodi plus 10 minutes natural release. Rinse rice first for fluffier results. Use 1:1 water ratio.
Rice in Ninja Speedi takes 12-15 minutes using the steam or rapid cook function. Use 1:1 water ratio for white rice. The Speedi is not a pressure cooker, so times are longer than Foodi.
Rice in Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker takes 25-30 minutes using the steam function or 2-3 hours on slow cook high. Use 1:1.5 water ratio. It functions like a slow cooker or steamer.