Can You Put Noodles In An Air Fryer? (read this first)

At first glance cooking noodles in an air fryer shouldn’t work. This is because noodles are made from dried wheat dough that needs to be boiled in water before they become soft enough to eat.

Air frying dried noodles won’t work at all which is why this recipe is so ingenious. If you’re a fan of Asian cuisine then you’re going to love these air fried noodles.

Can You Cook Noodles In An Air Fryer?

You can cook noodles in an air fryer using absolutely no oil at all.

Ingredients

• 283g (10 ounces) Noodles
• 1 litre (1 ¾ pints) Water
• 1 teaspoon of Salt

Method

1. Place a pan of water onto the hob and add a teaspoon of salt
2. Bring to the boil then add noodles
3. Cook until just soft and remove the pan from the flame
4. Drain the noodles
5. Place the noodles on a plate and allow to dry (takes around 30 to 40 minutes)
6. Preheat the air fryer to 200 C (400 F)
7. Place the noodles in a single layer in the basket
8. Air fry at 200 C (400 F) for 5 minutes
9. Turn the noodles over
10. Cook for another 4 minute or until golden brown and crispy
11. Serve

Cooking Tips

• Before air frying the noodles, ensure they have dried completely, otherwise they will become a soggy mess
• Although noodles are often coated in corn flour before frying in oil, air frying noodles eliminates the need for corn flour
• Once cooked, the crispy air fried noodles can be added to other recipes

Why You’re Going To Love These Air Fried Noodles

• Super Healthy
  One of the main problems with eating Asian cuisine is the amount of oil that’s needed to produce these tasty foods. This recipe uses no oil at all, making this a far healthier way to cook crispy fried noodles.
• Easy to Clean
  As the noodles are cooked in the air fryer basket using no oil at all, the basket remains relatively clean. Which makes cleaning up afterwards a doddle.
• Quick & Easy
  After the initial boiling of the noodles, air frying takes around 9 minutes in total.

Can You Cook Noodles In An Air Fryer Without Boiling First?

There is a way to cook noodles in an air fryer without boiling them in water first all you need to do is;

Ingredients

• 1 packet of Noodles
• 1 tablespoon of Vegetable Oil

Method

1. Remove the noodles from the packet
2. Spray each side with vegetable oil
3. Place the noodles in the air fryer basket
4. Air fry for 4 minutes at 190 C (375 F)
5. Turn the noodles and cook for a further 4 minutes
6. Remove from the air fryer basket and place noodles in a resealable sandwich bag
7. Crush the noodles in the bag
8. Serve

Cooking noodles in this way eliminates the need for boiling the noodles on the hob first. This speeds up the cooking process and cuts down on washing up as well.

What’s a cannibal’s favourite type of noodle?
Raw-men noodles 

SEE ALSO:

• Can You Put Steak In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Frozen Fish In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Oven Safe Dishes In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Frozen Chips In An Air Fryer?

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