Description
Transform your leftover rice into a delightful Air-Fryer Fried Rice that’s bursting with flavor! This quick and easy recipe combines perfectly cooked grains, colorful vegetables, and eggs, all crisped to perfection in the air fryer. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it’s a meal that feels gourmet without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Chop your chosen vegetables into small, uniform pieces.
- Scramble the Eggs: Whisk eggs until frothy and cook them in a heated pan until just set. Remove from heat.
- Toss Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, scrambled eggs, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Set to 375°F (190°C) for about three minutes.
- Add to Air Fryer Basket: Spread the rice mixture evenly in the basket.
- Cook Until Crispy: Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg