
Air Fryer Fried Rice
This air fryer fried rice is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and flavorful meal. It is packed with vegetables, protein, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Green onions (2, chopped)
- Eggs (2, beaten)
- Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
- Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Ginger (1 teaspoon, grated)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Peas (1/2 cup)
- Carrots (1/2 cup, diced)
- Onion (1, diced)
- Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- Cooked rice (2 cups, chilled)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, peas, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add chilled cooked rice to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet and pour beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked through.
- Combine the scrambled eggs with the rice mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the fried rice to the air fryer basket and spread it out evenly.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the rice is crispy and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g