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Air Fryer Fried Rice Recipe

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Fried Rice Recipe for Busy Nights

This Air Fryer Fried Rice Recipe offers a quick and easy solution for busy nights, combining fluffy rice with crisp veggies and savory soy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice Cold, leftover rice works best.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Canola or sesame oil preferred.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Carrots Chopped small for faster cooking.
  • 1 cup Green Peas Frozen peas, added straight from the freezer.
  • 1 medium Onion Sauté until soft and translucent.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic.
For Protein and Flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Scramble before mixing with the rice.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred.
  • 2 scallions Green Onions Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. If using protein, place it in the air fryer basket and cook for 8–10 minutes.
  3. Combine chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add diced carrots and frozen peas; cook for an additional 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add cold cooked rice and soy sauce; mix for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Fold in scrambled eggs and mix for about 2 minutes.
  7. Spread mixture evenly in the air fryer; air fry for 10–15 minutes.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use cold, leftover rice and adjust soy sauce to taste.

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