Canan YücelCuisinier Confirmé
06 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

This Lebanese-style pilaf combines toasted vermicelli and rice, topped with spicy onions crisped in the air fryer. The air fryer’s intense hot air makes the onions nearly as crisp as deep-frying, with much less oil.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Soak the Rice

10 min

Soak the rice in warm salted water for 10 minutes, then rinse it.

2

Crisp the Onion

8 min

Toss the onion with the cooking oil. Cook it in an air fryer preheated to 190°C / 375°F, shaking the basket occasionally, for 8 minutes or until crisp. If you do not have an air fryer, bake it in a preheated 190°C / 375°F oven for 12 minutes to achieve similar crispness.

3

Toast the Vermicelli

4 min

Toast the vermicelli in a pan until golden.

4

Add the Rice

2 min

Add the drained rice, red pepper flakes, and allspice; stir for 2 more minutes.

5

Cook the Pilaf

12 min

Add the hot water and salt. Once it comes to a boil, cover and cook over low heat for 12 minutes.

6

Let It Rest

8 min

Remove from the heat and let the pilaf rest for 8 minutes, then garnish with the crispy onions and serve.

Reminder

Arrange the onions in a single layer in the air fryer basket; they will not crisp if piled up. Watch the vermicelli closely as it toasts because it can darken and burn quickly. Allergen: contains wheat (gluten).

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Ceren Erdem Marmiton 2 months ago

Pirinci tarifte dediği gibi 10 dakika ıslattım ve pişince taneler gerçekten birbirinden ayrı kaldı. Şehriyeyi kavururken de tam 4 dakikada güzel bir altın rengi aldı.

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Elif Kahraman Aide de Cuisine 2 months ago

Soğanları ince dilimlediğim için airfryer'da 8 dakika yerine 6 dakikada çıkardım, aksi halde yanma riski vardı; yine de yeterince kıtır oldular ve tadı gerçekten harikaydı.

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