PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a manufacturing method of instant noodles having a raw noodle-like flavor and texture.SOLUTION: The manufacturing method of instant noodles includes a heat treatment under specific humidity conditions. More specifically, the method includes the step of performing the heat treatment at a temperature inside the cabinet of 130°C to 220°C, in an environment within -5% to +10% of the absolute humidity of water vapor under atmospheric pressure at the temperature.COPYRIGHT: (C)2015,JPO&INPIT【課題】生麺のような風味食感を有する即席麺の製造方法を提供する。【解決手段】特定の湿度条件下での加熱処理を含む即席麺の製造方法。すなわち、庫内の温度が130℃~220℃であり、該温度での大気圧下における水蒸気の絶対湿度の-5%~+10%の雰囲気下で加熱処理が行われる工程を含む、即席麺の製造方法とする。【選択図】なし