Insta Spanish Rice – Under 20 MIN

How my Insta Spanish Rice recipe was born

I bought my Ninja Foodi years ago (2017 or 2018 I think) and I only used it once to make air fryer wings. It took soo long to make enough wings to actually feed my family, I put it under my cabinet and never used it again. I got the idea to make my Spanish rice in it at the beginning of 2020, so this is how my Insta Spanish Rice recipe was born.

Instant Pot vs. Ninja Foodi

We sold our home during the Covid Pandemic mid to late 2020 and were living in our travel trailer while building our new home. I bought an Instant Pot, because it was more compact than my Ninja Foodi and would be easier to store with limited space. During this time I found out that I really prefer the Ninja Foodi over the Instant Pot the rice comes out the same (most of the time) but I just like the functions of my Foodi better. I have had issues a couple of times with the Instant Pot, giving the BURN message and messing up my rice, this has never happened with the Ninja Foodi.

Insta Spanish Rice goes with everything!

I use this rice for so many dishes and for meal prep often. This Insta Spanish Rice is so versatile, it pairs perfectly with traditional Mexican dishes, as well as grilled chicken, grilled veggies, grilled fish, etc.

Insta Spanish Rice Recipe

1 (16oz) bag long grain white rice

1/2 sweet yellow onion, diced

4 jalapenos cut into long strips (leave seeds attached to the stem)

1 bunch of cilantro

2 Tbsp Chicken Bouillon

2 Tbsp Tomato Bouillon

2 tsp garlic salt

1 Tbsp canola oil

2.5 cups water

Directions

Using the sear/sauté function on medium high: add oil, diced onions, jalapeno strips, and garlic salt. Stir until tender or onions start to brown, then add rice (stir real good), cilantro, both bouillons (I really don’t measure I just sprinkle till I’m happy with it, but I think 2 Tbsp should work), and water, change function to pressure cook, secure lid, cook on high 10 minutes, let sit 7 minutes, and then release the pressure. Stir and add salt to taste, if needed.

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