Air Fryer Fried Rice Recipe

Try this air fryer fried rice recipe and leave the messy wok for another night. Leftover rice, frozen veggies, and condiments make this dish a breeze.

Sep 8, 2025 - 04:46
Sep 8, 2025 - 04:49
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Air Fryer Fried Rice Recipe
Air Fryer Fried Rice Recipe
Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 20 min
Serving 2
Difficulty Easy

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.

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

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 392
  • Total Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 93mg
  • Sodium: 1302mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Total Sugars: 1g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Vitamin C: 9mg
  • Calcium: 53mg
  • Iron: 4mg
  • Potassium: 269mg

Directions

1. Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 1
2. Step 2

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

3. Step 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.

Step 3
4. Step 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.

Step 4
5. Step 5

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

Step 5
6. Step 6

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

Step 6
7. Step 7

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

Step 7

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