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September 17, 2020 by Cindy Gordon

Air Fryer Fried Rice

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Air Fryer Fried Rice is a quick and easy air fryer recipe. No need to order take out, this recipe will make your tummy happy without the hassle of extra oil and salt!

Air Fryer Fried Rice in air fryer basket with wooden spoon on the left

This Air Fryer Fried Rice is going to win you over because it is much quicker and much healthier than take out! I promise, you are going to love it!

Asian themed food is truly one of my favorites. I love the flavors. I love that you can adjust the flavors from subtle to bold.

For me, I always tend to lean to the fried rice! Now with the air fryer you can make have fried rice at home! That’s a win!

If you love air fryers like we do, you might also like our air fryer potato pancakes, air fryer kale chips and air fryer asparagus.

There is literally no work involved with this fried rice. Minimal ingredients and minimal work.

Now that is what I am talking about! Less work is always better, right? 🙂 

picture collage of the ingredients for air fryer fried rice

Ingredients for Air Fryer Fried Rice

  • Cold rice
  • Egg (optional)
  • Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce
  • Frozen Veggies
  • Oil

One of the best parts about this recipe is that is is adaptable to fits anybody’s needs! Vegan? Simply omit the egg!

Meat lover? Add in some cooked (and leftover) chicken! You can simply make this fried rice exactly how you want it!

This recipe is so easy I made a video to show you just how easy it is. Be sure to check the post or recipe card for the video!

 


 

picture collage of 6 pictures that show the 6 steps of making air fryer fried rice

How to make Air Fryer Fried Rice:

  1. To make this recipe, put your cold rice into a large bowl.
  2. Then add your frozen vegetables to the rice bowl.
  3. If you are using egg or another protein, add it to the rice bowl now.
  4. Next up, you are going to add the coconut aminos and oil to your bowl.
  5. Mix, mix, mix until well combined.
  6. Then transfer to the rice mixture to an oven safe container. Place that container into your air fryer.
  7. Cook at 360 degrees F for 15 minutes. I would suggest stirring 3 times through the 15 minutes.

Air Fryer Fried Rice served on a black plate next to more rice in the air fryer basket

Recipe Tips:

  • Add in whatever protein you like: eggs, tofu, chicken, turkey
  • Be sure to stir the air fryer fried rice several times within the 15 minute cooking period. This helps it cook evenly.
  • If you are gluten-free be sure to check the soy sauce if you are using that. Coconut Aminos is my gluten-free go to when it comes to a soy sauce flavor. 
  • Use any combinations of frozen veggies that you like.

What to serve with this recipe:

  • Cripsy Tofu
  • Sheet Pan Lemon Tofu
  • Sweet Thai Chili Tofu
  • Air Fryer Green Beans

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Air Fryer Resources – if you are looking for air fryer resources, we have got you covered. We have a variety of air fryer posts that teach you everything you want to know about your air fryer.

Vegetarian Air Fryer Resources – We have a vegetarian air fryer newsletter, which you can subscribe to here. We also have a specific vegetarian air fryer recipes group on facebook. You can find that Veg Air Fryer FB Group here.

If you are looking for vegetarian recipes beyond air fryer ones, we have a Vegetarian Newsletter as well as a Vegetarian Recipes facebook group. This newsletter and FB group offers up recipes that on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, in the instant pot and more!

Other Resources:

  • Air Fryer Calculator (convert oven recipes to air fryer)
  • Common Air Fryer Mistakes
  • Air Fryer Cooking Times Cheat Sheet
  • Can You Put Foil in the Air Fryer
  • How to Clean Your Air Fryer
  • Tips for Your Air Fryer
  • Cosori Air Fryer Reviews

More Air Fryer Goodies:

  • Meat + Veg Newsletter
  • Air Fryer Recipes – Facebook Group (large + fast paced – meat/veg)
  • Air Fryer Recipes for Seniors  – Facebook Group
  • Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes – Facebook Group
  • Air Fryer Eats – Facebook Group (slower paced)

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If you are new to air frying and you have some oven recipes that you would like to convert to air fryer recipes, we can help! Our sister site Air Fryer Eats, just launched an Air Fryer Calculator.

To use the air fryer convertor, simply enter your oven temp and time into the calculator and it will give you an estimated time and temp (in F or C) to start with when you use your air fryer! 

Multiple servings of fried rice in a black air fryer with a wooden spoon to the left
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5 from 3 votes

Air Fryer Fried Rice

Air Fryer Fried Rice is a quick and easy air fryer recipe. No need to order take out, this air fryer fried rice will make your tummy happy without the hassle of extra oil and salt!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: air fryer fried rice, fried rice
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 618kcal
Author: Cindy Gordon | Vegetarian Mamma

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 3 c rice cooked and cold
  • 1 c frozen vegetables I used carrot, corn, broccoli and edamame
  • 1/3 c coconut aminos
  • 1 T oil
  • 2 eggs scrambled (optional)

Instructions

  • To make your air fryer fried rice, put your cold rice into an large bowl.
  • Then add your frozen vegetables to the rice bowl.
  • If you are using egg or another protein, add it to the rice bowl now.
  • Next up, you are going to add the coconut aminos and oil to your bowl.
  • Mix, mix, mix until well combined. Then transfer to the rice mixture to an oven safe container.
  • Place that container into your air fryer. Cook the air fryer fried rice at 360 degrees F for 15 minutes. I would suggest stirring 3 times through the 15 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Tips for Air Fryer Fried Rice:

  • Add in whatever protein you like: eggs, tofu, chicken, turkey
  • Be sure to stir the air fryer fried rice several times within the 15 minute cooking period. This helps it cook evenly.
  • If you are gluten-free be sure to check the soy sauce if you are using that. Coconut Aminos is my gluten-free go to when it comes to a soy sauce flavor. 
  • Use any combinations of frozen veggies that you like.

What to serve with Air Fryer Fried Rice:

  • Cripsy Tofu
  • Sheet Pan Lemon Tofu
  • Sweet Thai Chili Tofu

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2429IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg


All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.

Let’s talk! Drop me a comment below telling me if you are a fried rice lover?

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