Avoid attempting to air-fry grains like rice, pasta, and barley. “Air fryers can’t cook rice or pasta because they’re not meant to boil water, which grains need to absorb and soften,” says Rivers. Adding dry grains to your air fryer will result in hard, crunchy, inedible food, so stick to the stovetop or rice cooker if these items are on the menu.

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