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Air Fryer Fried Rice

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.

Basic Details:

Prep time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories

392

Fat

15g

Carbs

55g

Protein

11g