Air-Fryer Fried Rice
Air-Fryer Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms leftover rice into a delicious meal in under 30 minutes. This recipe combines fluffy grains with vibrant vegetables, savory soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil, all cooked to crispy perfection in your air fryer. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this dish offers endless customization options to suit any taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare all ingredients: ensure rice is cold, chop veggies finely, and whisk eggs with salt and pepper.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Pour in the whisked eggs and cook for about 3 minutes until scrambled but soft. Remove and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed veggies (if used), scrambled eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions. Mix well.
- Transfer half of the mixture to the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for about 8 minutes, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve hot! Garnish with extra green onions as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use cold day-old rice for best texture; it prevents mushiness. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; it allows for proper cooking. Feel free to customize by adding proteins like chicken or shrimp or different sauces like teriyaki for a twist.