This Bacon Fried Rice recipe takes the classic takeout dish to the next level! The rice soaks up all the rich bacon flavor as it fries in the grease, and it’s finished off with crispy bacon on top. Trust me—this homemade version is even better than your favorite Chinese restaurant!

If you are fried rice obsessed like me and my family, you have to try my Ham Fried Rice and my Chinese Fried Rice!

Up close shot of bacon fried rice in a silver skillet with a wooden spoon.

Email this Recipe

Enter your email to get it straight in your inbox! Plus, receive new recipes weekly!

    Before you get started / Kelley’s tips

    • Add More Protein. You can make this rice your own and add more protein like chicken, pork, or beef!
    • Add More Veggies. The beautiful thing about fried rice is that you can pack it with veggies and it will still taste good! Try adding broccoli, corn, and snap peas!
    • Make Sure to Use Cold Rice. The cold rice will ensure that the grains of rice don’t stick together in the pan. If you have leftover rice, use that! If not, then cook your rice, spread it out on a baking sheet, and refrigerate it for about an hour. Then you will have cold rice ready to go for this recipe!

    Ingredients

    • Butter: Every great fried rice recipe starts with a bit of butter. This adds a ton of flavor and perfectly crisps up the rice. If you’ve ever been to a hibachi restaurant they ALWAYS use butter and it makes such a big difference!
    • Eggs: I used three eggs and whisked them well in order to have bits of scrambled egg in my rice!
    • Bacon: The star of the show here is the bacon. You’ll want to really crisp it up in a pan and then let it cool before breaking it apart into pieces. The rice gets cooked in the bacon grease too so there’s tons of bacon flavor throughout!
    • Veggies: I used onion, garlic, carrots and peas in this recipe. Feel free to add more veggies if desired!
    • Rice: Cold, white rice works best in this recipe. Avoid using freshly cooked, warm rice since it will turn mushy. You can quickly make rice in the instant pot and blast chill it in the freezer if your short on time.
    • Soy Sauce: I used low sodium soy sauce here to keep the salt content down.
    • Oyster Sauce: Oyster sauce adds an extra hit of umami flavor which turns your fried rice into an even better than take out meal!
    • Sesame Oil: A bit of sesame oil adds a nutty flavor.
    • Sesame Seeds: Top it all off with sesame seeds, if desired!

    How to Make Bacon Fried Rice

    • Add butter to a small skillet. Add in eggs and cook over medium heat until soft and scrambled. Set aside on a plate.
    Scrambled eggs on a white plate.
    1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. When the bacon is cool enough to handle chop it up into bite size pieces.
    Bacon frying in a skillet with tongs holding one of the pieces.
    1. To the bacon grease add in the carrots and onions. Sauté for 4 minutes or until the vegetables start to get tender. Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
    Carrots and onions cooked in bacon grease in a silver skillet.
    1. Add in rice and stir fry for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Rice with carrots and onions in a silver skillet with silver tongs.
    1. Add in peas, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir in cooked eggs and remove from the heat. Serve immediately with bacon sprinkled on top and sesame seeds for garnish!
    Cooking rice in a silver skillet with silver tongs.

    Serving Suggestions

    Fried rice in a silver skillet with a wooden spoon.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use freshly cooked rice instead of chilled rice?

    It’s best to use chilled rice because it’s drier and won’t turn mushy when fried. If you only have freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a baking sheet and let it cool for at least 30 minutes before using.

    What type of rice works best for this recipe?

    Long-grain rice like jasmine or basmati works best because it stays fluffy and separate when fried. Short-grain rice can be used, but it may be stickier.

    How do I store and reheat leftovers?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a little oil or butter to restore the crispy texture. You can also microwave it, but it won’t be as crisp.

    Bacon fried rice in a white bowl with a silver spoon.

    More Easy Rice Recipes to Try

    Recipe

    Bacon Fried Rice

    4.50 from 2 votes
    This Bacon Fried Rice is an easy and perfectly savory recipe to whip up in no time. With crispy bacon, tender carrots and peas, and perfectly fried rice, this recipe is even better than take out!
    Author: Kelley Simmons
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Serves 4
    Rate Print

    Email this Recipe

    Enter your email to get it straight in your inbox! Plus, receive new recipes weekly!

      Ingredients 

      Instructions

      • Add butter to a small skillet. Add in eggs and cook over medium heat until soft and scrambled. Set aside on a plate.
      • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
        Remove from the pan and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
        When the bacon is cool enough to handle chop it up into bite size pieces.
      • To the bacon grease add in the carrots and onions. Sauté for 4 minutes or until the vegetables start to get tender.
        Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
      • Add in rice and stir fry for 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
      • Add in peas, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Stir in cooked eggs and remove from heat.
        Serve immediately with bacon sprinkled on top and sesame seeds for garnish!

      Nutrition Information

      Calories: 701kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 707mgSodium: 1203mgPotassium: 641mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6457IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 5mg

      Did You Make This?

      I’d love to hear your feedback! Leave a review and make sure to share your pictures on social media! Don’t forget to follow @thechefsavvy.

      Leave a Review Follow Chef Savvy