Description
A quick and easy Air Fryer Fried Rice recipe that is crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. This dish uses cold cooked rice, fresh vegetables, scrambled eggs, and a splash of soy sauce to create a delicious and convenient fried rice with less oil and mess.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Eggs
- 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably cold)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Vegetables
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sesame)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and ease of mixing.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal cooking temperature before adding ingredients.
- Cook Scrambled Eggs: Whisk the eggs and pour into the air fryer basket. Cook for about 5 minutes until scrambled and set aside to mix later.
- Cook Vegetables: Add vegetable oil, chopped onions, diced carrots, peas, and minced garlic to the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Add Rice and Soy Sauce: Stir in the cold cooked rice and low-sodium soy sauce into the basket. Mix thoroughly to ensure the rice is evenly coated with oil and soy sauce.
- Combine Eggs and Green Onions: Fold in the scrambled eggs and chopped green onions into the rice mixture. Continue cooking in the air fryer for another 3-4 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
Notes
- Using cold cooked rice helps prevent clumping and achieves a better fried rice texture.
- You can swap vegetables with your preference, like bell peppers or corn.
- Cook the garlic with the vegetables for a more aromatic flavor.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: air fryer fried rice, easy fried rice, healthy fried rice, quick rice recipe, vegetable fried rice
