Super Easy Air Fryer Fried Rice Recipe

Absolutely! Here’s a full recipe for a Super Easy Air Fryer Fried Rice, with minimal prep and maximum flavor — plus a Q&A section to help you customize or troubleshoot your dish.

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🍚 Super Easy Air Fryer Fried Rice

🔥 A fast, crispy, flavor-packed version of fried rice, made right in your air fryer — no wok required!

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📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

🍚 Base:

• 3 cups cooked and cooled rice (preferably day-old, any variety like jasmine or basmati)

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)

• 2 green onions, chopped (optional)

• 2 tbsp neutral oil (like vegetable or sesame oil)

🧂 Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional, adds umami)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Pinch of white or black pepper

🧄 Optional Add-ins:

• Cooked chicken, shrimp, pork, or tofu (½–1 cup)

• Chili flakes or sriracha for heat

• Pineapple chunks for sweet & savory

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🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat Your Air Fryer

• Set air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for a few minutes.

2. Prepare the Rice Mix

• In a large bowl, mix cooked rice with:

  • Beaten eggs

  • Frozen veggies

  • Sauce ingredients (soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic/onion powder, etc.)

  • Oil (to help crisp and prevent sticking)

Tip: Make sure rice is cold and broken up before mixing to avoid clumps.

3. Air Fry in Batches (if needed)

• Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.

• Add rice mixture in a shallow, even layer (don’t overfill).

• Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through, until rice is golden and slightly crisp at the edges.

If using cooked protein, mix it in during the last 5 minutes of air frying.

4. Serve

• Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.

• Serve hot as a main or side dish.

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❓Q&A: Super Easy Air Fryer Fried Rice

Q: Why does the rice need to be cold?
A: Cold, day-old rice is drier, which helps it crisp and prevents it from getting mushy or sticky. Fresh rice will steam, not fry.

Q: Can I cook the eggs separately?
A: Yes! Scramble them in a pan or microwave and stir in after air frying. Mixing them raw with the rice is faster but still works great.

Q: Can I make this vegan or vegetarian?
A: Yes! Skip the egg and oyster sauce. Add tofu or extra veggies for protein. Use soy sauce or tamari as your base.

Q: Is this gluten-free?
A: It can be! Use tamari instead of soy sauce and skip oyster sauce (or sub with gluten-free alternatives).

Q: How do I reheat leftovers?
A: Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes or microwave in a bowl with a splash of water covered with a damp paper towel.

Q: Can I use brown rice or cauliflower rice?
A: Yep! Brown rice works well — just make sure it’s chilled and fluffy. Cauliflower rice is trickier, but still doable — reduce cook time to 5–6 minutes and stir often.

Q: What protein works best with this?
A: Leftover rotisserie chicken, diced ham, shrimp, or even chopped bacon are all great. Just add during the last few minutes to warm through.

Q: Can I cook this all at once or in batches?
A: For best texture, cook in a shallow layer. If your air fryer is small, work in 2 batches so the rice gets crispy instead of steaming.