Traded my old air fryer for a rice cooker on here and the rice cooker is way more useful

I gave away my dusty air fryer and picked up a basic rice cooker from a swap in Denver and now I actually use it 4 times a week instead of staring at another gadget taking up counter space, has anyone else swapped something they thought was cool for something boring that ended up way better?

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amy9746d ago

Basic rice cooker" is where I gotta push back. A cheap one makes mushy garbage, and an air fryer fries rings around it for texture.

ellis.susan5d ago

Cheap rice cookers need the right ratio and a good rest after cooking, that makes all the difference. Pull the plug and let it steam for 10 minutes with the lid on, fluff it with a fork, and it comes out separate every time. Air fryers are great for crunch but they dry out rice fast if you're not careful. I've rescued plenty of mushy batches by spreading the rice on a baking sheet and popping it in a hot oven for a few minutes to firm it up. Just gotta match the tool to the job, you know?

logan_ellis6d ago

My buddy Marcus dropped 30 bucks on one and the rice came out like concrete.