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.

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

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.

Prep: Line the air fryer basket, then add cooked white rice, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, frozen veggies, and diced onion.
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.
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.
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.

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.

Air Fryer Fried Rice

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Easy air fryer fried rice made with simple ingredients, crispy edges, and ready in minutes.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 13

Total Time 18

Servings 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.

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