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 Recipe
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 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 make for a very simple recipe.
Now that is what I am talking about! Less work is always better, right? 🙂
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS AIR FRYER FRIED RICE
- Is a quick to make
- It is simple to make
- vegetarian
- It is full of different textures
- It is customizable, add what you like
INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER FRIED RICE
This section explains what ingredients to use for this air fryer fried rice recipe. For full measurements and specific instructions see recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Cold rice - Choose leftover rice that's been in the refrigerator overnight. Cold leftover rice works best. If you use warm fresh rice, it will stick together and clump.
Egg - This is optional, especially if you are making this recipe vegan. Cooked scrambled egg is what we need here.
Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce - This is the main flavor for this dish. Make sure your soy sauce is gluten free.
Frozen Veggies - any blend of frozen veggies works here. I like carrots and corn. Peas, broccoli, and beans are delicious as well.
Oil - This helps the rice crisp up in the air fryer.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.
One of the best parts about this recipe is that is is adaptable to fit 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!
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER FRIED RICE
This section tells you a recap of how to make air fryer fried rice. For more precise steps please see the recipe card below (at the end of the post)
- Put your cold rice into a large bowl.
- 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. (see recipe card and END of post for full directions and measurements)
- 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 as directed, stirring occasionally. (see recipe card and END of post for full directions and measurements)
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions for air fryer fried rice, please see the recipe below.
TIPS FOR MAKING 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 is a prefect protein packed addition to fried rice. Crispy Tofu is such a tasty dish and has great texture. You’ll love having this fried tofu as an addition to any stir fry or as a gluten-free option to eat on its own.
Sheet Pan Lemon Tofu is another vegan dish that everyone loves in my house.
I like to make Sweet Thai Chili Tofu when I'm craving something sweet and spicy.
Air Fryer Green Beans are a great side dish that pairs well with fried rice. It reminds me of the crispy green beans at Asian restaurants.
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Air Fryer Fried Rice
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 c rice cooked and cold
- 1 c frozen vegetables I used carrot, corn, broccoli and edamame
- ⅓ 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:
Nutrition
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.
When we started posting air fryer recipes years ago, people were so excited! It’s hard to believe so much time has passed. I think we probably were using the air fryer before it even became the “cool” new kitchen gadget that everybody loves! When it comes down to it, we have lots of air fryer recipes that we love, but a few stick out when I think about favorites!
Making Jalapeno Poppers is a huge treat when using your air fryer! You are going to love this recipe and you can even make them ahead a time (just prep them), freeze them and then thaw/cook when ready to eat! If you are looking for some delicious air fryer side dish recipes check out Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potato In Air Fryer, Air Fryer Corn on the Cob and Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes.
We have made this recipe time and time again. It is truly a favorite at our house, we recently updated some of the pictures. Below are some of the old images. Same recipe, same great taste, new fresh updated photos.
I made this tonight and it was delish! Better than takeout! What a fun recipe! I had all ingredients on hand!
That's a WIN Denise! So glad you loved the Air Fryer Fried Rice!
Hi Cindy
I am a fried rice freak and seldom find really good recipes that I can make myself that remind me of the awesome classic container that we get from our fav Oriental place. I own a triple deck Air Fryer Pro and followed your recipe except for the cooking time. I had a basket the air fryer people provide and lined it with foil because the slots in the basket were big enough that the rice would fall through. I found raising the temp to 375 and upping to 25-30 minutes stirring every few minute like you suggested was the best for my particular Air Fryer. I also added some home ground sausage made from pork country ribs. (1/2 lb) Your recipe for ingredients made this AWESOME. I used normal Soy. It was the BOMB girl. THANK YOU!!!
Yay Paul!! Thank you SOOOO much for coming back and letting me know how it turned out and how you made it your own. I am SOOO glad that you loved it. Enjoy Enjoy ENjoy!
where's the video? can't find it ….
Hello 🙂 If the video doesn't pop up you can see it on our youtube channel 🙂 https://youtu.be/7I-CDZfOMTE
I made this and I loved it. I used it for lunch prep just like you said on your Facebook post!
Hi Sam! So glad you saw it on our FB post then tried it! It is delish!
Yummy! Eventhough I didn’t realize you should scramble eggs first haha it came out great! Big hit with hubby who is a fried rice connoisseur!
Yay, I am so glad he liked it. Maybe you discovered a new way! ha, it just might work better!! I wouldn't have thought that air fried rice would be so good but man its tasty! That crunch, so good!
Do the eggs/tofu need to be cooked before you put in the air fryer? Thank you!
Hi Shauna, yes any protein you use (meat, tofu, eggs) should be cooked ahead of time 🙂
Made this tonight and my family couldn't get enough! So delicious.
Can fresh veggies be used instead of frozen? I find frozen vegetables are often soggy and mushy! I prefer crisp but cooked.
Yes, you can, you may need to extend the cooking time or "par" cook them a bit before adding them in 🙂
I’ve made this recipe twice, once with SanJ Tamari and Once with Kikkoman Gluten Free Soy Sauce, came out great both times! I don’t have a bowl appropriately sized for the air fryer that’s also heat safe so I just line it with parchment and trim so the edges don’t go more than an inch from the top of the basket.
Hello!! That is a great tip for the parchment!! Thank you for sharing and thanks for coming back and commenting 🙂
useless, gives you no times or temperatures of any kind, why was my time wasted
If you kindly look at the recipe card at the bottom of the post you will find the recipe times and temperatures. You can use the jump to recipe button at the top. It is there, you just didn't look at the recipe card. You actually scrolled past it when you came to write this comment 😉 Just incase you can't locate it again when you look, it is step #6. Here is the information: 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.
Just came to say THANK YOU! This recipe perfectly put my leftover rice to good use. I also added some of the vegan bacon bits I found the recipe for on your site! I love how you can change this up every time, and use different veggies & ingredients!
Hi Robin, first off thank you for coming back and leaving a comment and rating, that is SO helpful for other people who are debating on trying the recipe! This is one of my favorites! It is a perfect way to use left over rice and so glad you loved the bacon bits too! We LOVE making it for lunch prep. Makes a quick and easy lunch fore all week!
First recipe in my Ninja 4 in 1 and the fried rice came out so well. Thank you
What's that cute little round pan you put in the air fryer?
I got it on amazon, search for "air fryer pot" 🙂 You can also use any oven safe dish that fits in your air fryer 🙂
What rice do you use please
Hi Vic! I like to use Basmati in lots of my rice dishes, but whatever cold/leftover rice you have is fine! Hope that helps 🙂