Description
Air-Fryer Fried Rice is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic dish with minimal effort. This vibrant recipe combines fluffy day-old rice, colorful veggies, and your choice of protein, all cooked to crispy perfection in an air fryer. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the ideal solution for busy weeknights or a creative way to use leftovers. Customize it endlessly based on what you have on hand for a delightful meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Gather and chop your vegetables and protein into small pieces.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the air fryer basket and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Mix in your chosen protein and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil; mix well.
- Return everything to the air fryer basket and cook for another 5-10 minutes, shaking occasionally for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg