Air Fryer Fried Rice is the best way to make an easy recipe at home. Forget ordering this easy rice recipe from a Chinese restaurant, and give this delicious side dish a go on your own. You can even enjoy this air fryer rice as a main dish, too!
Everyone knows that great recipes can also be simple recipes, and this is a great way to make a small bowl of perfectly cooked rice! (or, if you're hungry, a large bowl!)
The best thing about this easy air fryer recipe is that you just need a handful of simple ingredients to start. No matter if it's the main course or a side dish, you're going to love the flavor and taste!
Get ready to make this simple rice air fryer recipe all the time! With minimal cook time, it's a great way to use up that cold rice and give it so much flavor! I think that this is a great dinner option that anyone can make!
Ingredients
- Rice - This needs to be cooked rice, and it needs to be cold.
- Frozen mixed vegetables - Mix and match and choose your favorite veggies.
- Oyster sauce - Such a great flavor.
- Sesame oil - The perfect sesame flavor.
- Eggs - Scrambled and delicious.
- Chopped green onion - To put on the top for garnish.
How to make Air Fryer Fried Rice
- To make your air fryer fried rice, put your cold rice into a large bowl.
- Mix the frozen vegetables into the bowl of rice.
- Add the scrambled eggs to the rice and vegetables.
- Add the sesame oil and oyster sauce. Mix well until fully combined.
- Transfer the rice mixture to an oven safe container like a ramekin.
- Place that container into your air fryer.
- Cook the air-fried rice at 360 degrees F for 15 minutes stirring every 5 minutes. Add in the green onion tops during the last minutes of cooking time, stirring them in until well combined.
- Serve immediately.
Variations
Add leftover cooked chicken - If you have a cooked rotisserie chicken or any type of leftover chicken, ad dit to this dish. Air fryer chicken fried rice for the win!
Add some healthy vegetables - Adding some air fryer asparagus or other frozen veggies can be great options for flavor. You can also add diced green onions, too.
Use brown rice or white rice - Yep, you can use whatever type of rice that you want! Jasmine rice is a great option, too.
Add toppings - Don't forget that air fryer recipes like this one taste great being topped with sesame seeds!
Mix in soy sauce - You can also use sodium-free soy sauce or use coconut aminos as well.
Make it spicy - Mix in some chili flakes to really kick up the taste!
How to serve
This taste like traditional fried rice, so fill a bowl and enjoy. If you want to add some extra protein, add some cooked salmon filets and pair them with a side of cooked air fryer egg rolls for the full meal!
How to store
Leftover fried rice must cool all the way and then be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, you can use the microwave or the air fryer.
It's not recommended to freeze fried rice because it will unthaw in a different texture and potentially be dried out.
FAQs
What vegetables do you add to fried rice?
You can literally add any veggies that you want. This is what makes it one of the most delicious recipes, perfect for a quick meal. You can even add a bag of already mixed stir fry, as that typically has green beans, onions, carrots, and more.
What can I add to the top of the rice?
An added benefit to this recipe is that you can make it so that the whole family will enjoy it. Adding a cooked egg on top is the perfect way to great a hearty and healthy meal for busy weeknights.
You can add cilantro, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, or even a little drizzle of your favorite sauce or soy sauce.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Fried Rice
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice cooked and cold
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 eggs scrambled
- 2 tablespoon choppled green onion tops
Instructions
- To make your air fryer fried rice, put your cold rice into an large bowl.
- Mix in the frozen vegetables to the bowl of rice.
- Add the scrambled eggs into the rice and vegetables.
- Add the sesame oil and oyster sauce. Mix well until fully combined.
- Transfer the rice mixture to an oven safe container like a ramekin.
- Place that container into your air fryer. Cook the air fried rice at 360 degrees F for 15 minutes stirring every 5 minutes. Add in the green onion tops during the last minutes of cooking time, stirring them in until well combined.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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