Crispy Air Fryer Fried Rice

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Green onions (2, chopped for garnish)
• Eggs (2, beaten)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Frozen peas (1/2 cup)
• Carrots (1/2 cup, diced)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Cooked rice (2 cups, chilled)

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add the diced onion, carrots, peas, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir fry until the vegetables are tender, this should take about 5 minutes.
4. Add the chilled cooked rice to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, making sure to break up any clumps of rice.
5. Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs on the other side and scramble until they are fully cooked.
7. Mix the scrambled eggs with the rice mixture. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
8. Transfer the fried rice to the air fryer basket, spreading it out evenly.
9. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the rice is crispy and golden brown.
10. Garnish the fried rice with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy hot for the best taste.