Loaded with flavor and healthy vegetables, this Air Fryer Fried Rice couldn’t be easier! Simply throw the ingredients in the air fryer and let it do the work for you. This rice pairs perfectly with stir-fries and any Asian-inspired homemade take-out dish, and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!

Air fryer fried rice in a white bowl with a spoon.

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    Before You Get Started

    • Make it a meal. You can add some protein and call it a meal, or serve it with another main dish like my 20 Minute Cashew Chicken.
    • Switch up the frozen vegetables! Supermarkets have so many different varieties of frozen vegetable mixes, and some are even stir-fry mixes! Other frozen vegetables that would work great in this recipe are bell peppers, baby corn, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and yellow squash.
    • Cut down on prep time. If you want to cut down on prep time, you can also add chopped frozen onion and pre-minced garlic instead of dicing and mincing them yourself. You could also just add in onion powder or garlic powder to make it even easier!
    Kelley

    Ingredients

    • Rice – For this recipe, you will need to use cooled cooked rice. Leftover rice is ideal, however, you can cook rice the night before and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it. Both white and brown rice are perfect for this recipe.
    • Vegetables – Fresh garlic and onion provide a ton of flavor. I also add in frozen mixed vegetables for ease. My mixed vegetables consist of corn, peas, carrots, and green beans, but you can find lots of different varieties at the grocery store. Choose your favorite!
    • Egg – Fried rice has to have eggs! I scrambled eggs and added them to the rice.
    • Soy Sauce – Soy sauce adds salt and umami. You don’t need to add in any extra salt!
    • Oyster Sauce – Oyster sauce gives this Air Fryer Fried Rice a little sweetness and tanginess. It’s so good!
    • Sesame Oil – Sesame oil is a nutty-tasting oil that I use in almost all of my Asian-inspired recipes. It adds so much to the rice!
    • Butter – Butter keeps the rice from sticking together and also provides flavor. I always add butter to my fried rice recipes.

    How to make Air Fryer Fried Rice

    1. Add the Ingredients to a Pan: Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, add melted butter, cooked eggs, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, garlic, cooked rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to an oven-safe pan. I used an 8 x 3 cake pan.
    vegetables and rice ingredients in cake pan.
    1. Cook the Rice: The fried rice in the air fryer for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes and cook until the rice and veggies are warmed through.
    Fried Rice ingredients being added to an Air Fryer.
    1. Serve: The Air Fryer Fried Rice immediately, garnished with green onions if desired! I love serving this with Air Fryer Egg Rolls!
    Air fryer fried rice in an air fryer with a wooden spoon.

    Serving Suggestions

    I have so many great recipes here that are amazing with fried rice! Here are some of my favorites:

    Chicken:

    Beef:

    Seafood:

    Air fryer fried rice in a pan with a wooden spoon.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you store leftover fried rice?

    Store the rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the fried rice in the microwave or in a pot on the stove until piping hot. You may need to add a little water when reheating if the rice is dry.

    Can you cook raw rice in an air fryer?

    Yes, you can! This recipe has great instructions on how to make Air Fryer Rice.

    Can I add anything else to this recipe?

     Yes! You can throw in some shredded chicken, diced cooked pork or beef, shrimp, and a variety of vegetables like bell peppers, baby corn, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and yellow squash.

    Vegetable rice in a white bowl with a spoon lifting rice out.

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    Air Fryer Fried Rice

    4.75 from 4 votes
    Loaded with flavor and healthy vegetables, this Air Fryer Fried Rice couldn't be easier! Simply throw the ingredients in the air fryer and let it do the work for you. This rice pairs perfectly with stir-fries and any Asian-inspired homemade take-out dish, and it's ready in less than 30 minutes!
    Author: Kelley Simmons
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Serves 4
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      Ingredients 

      • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
      • 2 large eggs, cooked and scrambled
      • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, no need to thaw
      • 1 small onion, diced
      • 3 cloves garlic, minced
      • 3 cups cooked and chilled rice, can use either white or brown rice
      • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
      • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
      • 1 tsp sesame oil
      • green onions for garnish, if desired

      Instructions

      • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees.
        Meanwhile add melted butter, cooked eggs, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, garlic, cooked rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil to an oven safe pan. I used a 8 x 3 cake pan.
      • Cook for 10-15 minutes making sure to stir after every 5 minutes.
      • When the rice and veggies are hot remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with green onions for garnish, if desired.

      Nutrition Information

      Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 121gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 455mgPotassium: 344mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2621IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg

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