Air Fryer Fried Rice

    Did you know you can make fried rice in the air fryer? My Air Fryer Fried Rice recipe takes something already simple and makes it even easier. You get golden, slightly crispy rice, tender veggies, and the best flavor with hardly any effort.

    Overhead shot of fried rice in the air fryer basket.

    The “I Don’t Feel Like Cooking” Hero

    • It’s Almost Too Easy! You just toss it in the air fryer, give it a stir or two, and you’re done. This is the kind of dinner that saves you on busy nights.
    • Hands Off Cooking: Once it’s in, you can help with homework, clean up, or just sit down for a minute while it cooks.
    • Perfect for Leftovers: This is my favorite way to use up day-old rice and whatever veggies are hanging out in the fridge.

    Air Fryer Fried Rice Ingredients

    Overhead shot of labeled air fryer fried rice ingredients.
    • Rice: Use leftover cold rice to prevent the rice from getting mushy; long-grain rice works best.
    • Protein: Add diced ham or chicken for added protein.

    How to Make Air Fryer Fried Rice

    This dish was such a fun one to make in the air fryer, and now I can’t stop doing it this way. I love serving it with some Egg Rolls and Teriyaki Chicken for an easy, takeout-style dinner at home.

    1. Prep: Line the air fryer basket, then add cooked white rice, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, frozen veggies, and diced onion.
    2. Cook: Toss everything together in the rice mixture until evenly combined, then spread into an even layer and air-fry at 400°F for 6 minutes.
    3. Add Eggs: Remove the air fryer basket, stir, then make a well for the eggs. Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl, then pour into the well, then air fry for an additional 4-5 minutes.
    4. Stir, Cook, and Serve: Once the whites have set, then break the eggs into the rice and stir to combine, then cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.
    All of the ingredients for the rice, except the eggs, added to the liner in the air fryer basket.
    All of the ingredients stirred together and spread out.
    Eggs whisked together and poured on top of the cooked rice mixture.
    Cooked eggs stirred into the rice mixture in the air fryer basket.

    Must Have Tools For This Recipe

    • Air Fryer Liner: Use an air fryer liner to keep the rice contained and make cleanup easy.
    • 6 Quart Air Fryer: Use a big enough air fryer that you don’t overcrowd the Basket. 6-quart air fryer.
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    Air Fryer Fried Rice

    Easy air fryer fried rice made with simple ingredients, crispy edges, and ready in minutes.
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Asian
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 13 minutes
    Total Time 18 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 230kcal
    Author Alyssa Rivers

    Equipment

    • 1 Air Fryer 6 quart

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cooked white rice cold from the fridge
    • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
    • ½ cup diced white onion
    • 2 eggs
    • sliced green onions for garnish

    Instructions

    • Line the basket of an air fryer and add 2 cups cooked white rice, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, and ½ cup diced white onion.
    • Toss everything together until evenly combined. Spread the rice into an even layer and Air Fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes.
    • Pull out the air fryer basket, stir, and then make a well for the eggs. Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl, then pour into the well. Air Fry for an additional 4-5 minutes.
    • Once the whites have set, break the eggs into the rice and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.

    Notes

    Leftover and Make Ahead Instructions
    • Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
    • Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
    • Make Ahead: Fried rice is best made with leftover cold rice. Make the rice a day or two in advance or use leftover rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3443IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
    Bowl of air fryer fried rice.

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