Rice Cake S'mores (in the Air Fryer!)

Name: Rice Cake S'mores in the air fryer
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 4 min
Ingredients: 1 single rice cake (can be unsalted, salted, whole wheat, etc. ); 6 single mini marshmallows (to taste, can use less or more.); 1 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips (to taste, can use less or more. Could use preferred flavor of chocolate as well.)

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Swimming, playing outside, fireflies, s'mores... it feels like summer! If you're having a get together for Memorial Day, the 4th of July or even just because it's gorgeous outside you'll want to save this recipe. It's easy, quick and a fun twist on a classic summer favorite.

Making rice cake s'mores is an easy way to bring a summer treat inside and as a bonus, you can make it in you favorite summer small appliance, the air fryer! But, it's worth noting you don't have to have an air fryer, I'll share some alternatives below. If you're in more of a classic mood you can make s'mores with graham crackers in the air fryer too! Or try this s'mores dip for a fun party appetizer.

rice cake topped with chocolate, marshmallows that has been air fried.

How to Assemble

The rice cake is the perfect base for a s'mores dessert, it's crunchy but doesn't have an overwhelming flavor that would steal from the chocolate and marshmallows. It's also great paired with peanut butter and chocolate or strawberries, pb and chocolate. Rice cakes are pretty light too, so it's a bit more of a balanced treat.

To make your rice cake s'more, all you have to do is sprinkle the top of the rice cake with a few chocolate chips, then place 6-7 mini marshmallows around the top of it. Place in the air fryer and you're ready to go! I have a basket air fryer, so I would recommend using foil to help hold the rice cake in place. If you're using a countertop one you can just place it on the rack.

rice cake on plate with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows

rice cake topped with mini chocolate chips and marshmallows in the air fryer.

Tips for Air Frying

The first time I tried this I was greeted with the sound of chocolate chips and rice cake flying all over the inside of my air fryer. Learn from my mistake and if you're using a basket air fryer be sure to cover the rice cake somehow. I folded edges on tin foil and placed it over the rice cake. It pushes the s'more into the corner of the air fryer and holds it in place. This way the marshmallows got nice and crispy.
Keep an eye on your time. I have the Ninja XL air fryer and set to 400 degrees, but put the treat in while preheating. I left the rice cakes in for about 3-4 minutes, checking on them periodically. If you like burnt marshmallows you can give it a few more minutes, or if you want it a little less crisp take it out of the air fryer earlier.

Do you have to use an air fryer to make these?

No. You can make them in the microwave or the oven. If you make them in the microwave you just won't have the crispy/brown part of the marshmallow as if it's been roasted. If using the oven turn your settings to broil.

How long to air fry the rice cake?

This depends on how toasty you want your rice cake, but I put mine in for 3-4 minutes and did not have it preheat.

Is it ok to put foil in the air fryer?

Yes. The foil actually prevents the rice cake and toppings from blowing around.

After you remove your rice cake s'more from the air fryer, flatten your marshmallows a bit with a fork. This will spread out the flavors. I topped mine with crushed up graham crackers to get the full experience! You can crush them in a food processor or by hand.

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