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Looking for a delicious way to recycle last night’s ho-hum white rice? Or perhaps a healthy alternative to Chinese take-out? We have just the dish for you – give our air fryer fried rice a try.
Simply use leftover rice to create a delicious American take on Asian cuisine with vegetable fried rice prepared in only minutes in your very own air fryer.
No pre-made rice? No problem! You can cook a few servings in as little as five minutes! Fried rice is always a favorite at our table, especially with our son, who always loves to help add spices, oils, and other ingredients while we are cooking.
If you’re looking to make an entire meal out of the rice, simply add a bit of chicken marinated in teriyaki sauce for some additional protein. If you’re looking for the perfect side dish for this air fryer fried rice, make our air fryer egg rolls and viola! You have just cooked a quick, healthy meal that is more affordable and better for you than splurging on take-out.
This recipe is one you’ll definitely want to add to your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Method
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together frozen vegetables, pre-cooked white rice, NOT the egg at this time.
- In a small bowl beat the egg with a whisk or fork.
- Preheat air fryer to 350° F | 176° C for 5 minutes.
- Spray a 7" cake pan with oil. Put the mixture in the cake pan in the air fryer
- Cook at 350° F | 176° C for 10-12 minutes, stirring twice during cooking, making sure to chop up the egg as it hardens.
- Pour the egg over the cooked fried rice, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, add any additional time you deem necessary.
- Scoop into a bowl, and enjoy!
Notes
- parchment paper
- Findingdream Universal Air Fryer Accessories
- Minute Rice
Try one of these frozen food air fryer recipes:
- Potsticker Dumplings
- Bangkok Chicken Stirfry
- Egg Rolls
- Spring Rolls
- Thai Larb