Emel AyaydınPremier Commis
19 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Vermicelli rice pilaf is a classic Turkish rice dish made by toasting vermicelli in an air fryer instead of the traditional pan, then cooking it with rice. Shake the basket frequently so the vermicelli browns evenly. It stays tasty when packed in a lunchbox and served cold.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Toast the vermicelli in the air fryer

8 min

Mix the vermicelli with the melted butter and arrange it in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes, shaking the basket every few minutes, until golden.

2

Add the rice

5 min

Mix the toasted vermicelli with the rinsed rice in a pot. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil.

3

Cook

17 min

Cover and cook over low heat for 17 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed.

4

Rest and serve

10 min

Remove from the heat and let rest, without opening the lid, for 10 minutes. Stir and serve.

Reminder

Shake the vermicelli in the air fryer every few minutes; if the basket is not shaken, the vermicelli may brown unevenly and some pieces may burn. Allergens: contains wheat (gluten) and dairy (butter).

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Sinan Baş Aide de Cuisine 3 months ago

Editör notundaki gibi pirinci 20 dakika ılık suda önceden bekletip öyle pişirdim, taneler gerçekten çok daha bağımsız ve dağınık bir pilav hâline geldi, kesinlikle tekrar yapacağım.

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