Air Fryer Fried Rice

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This air fryer fried rice recipe means there's no need to stand over a hot wok while making your favorite rice side dish. Cleanup is also a breeze.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Updated on June 17, 2024
Air Fryer Fried Rice garnished with green onions in a bowl with a fork
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold cooked rice

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Air Fryer Fried Rice ingredients in glass bowls on a marble counter

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  2. Preheat a 5-quart air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  3. Stir cooked rice, sesame oil, water, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until evenly combined. Transfer to a 7-inch round metal cake pan or an air fryer insert. Place the pan into the air fryer basket.

    Seasoned rice in a metal cake pan on a marble counter

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  4. Place the basket into the preheated air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Pour beaten egg over rice and air-fry until egg is set, about 4 minutes.

    Seasoned rice in a metal cake pan in an air fryer

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  5. Add peas and carrots; stir to combine and break up egg. Air-fry for 2 more minutes.

    Rice and vegetables in a metal cake pan in an air fryer

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  6. Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce and Sriracha together in a small bowl; set aside for serving.

    Soy sauce and Sriracha mixture in a glass bowl with a whisk

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  7. Divide fried rice between two serving bowls and pour sauce over top.

    Hand pouring sauce on Air Fryer Fried Rice in a white bowl

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

392 Calories
15g Fat
55g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 392
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1302mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 269mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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