AIR FRYER FRIED RICE

Air Fryer Fried Rice is a quick and easy air fryer recipe. No need to order takeout, 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 takeout! 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 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.

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 the 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)

1. Put your cold rice into a large bowl.
2. 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. (see recipe card and END of post for full directions and measurements)
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. 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.

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 offer up recipes on the stove, in the oven, on the grill, in the instant pot, and more!