Description
Air-fryer fried rice is a quick and healthy twist on a classic favorite, delivering crispy, flavorful rice infused with garlic and ginger. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish transforms leftovers into a vibrant meal your friends and family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 cup mixed fresh or frozen vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Lightly oil the air fryer basket and cook the eggs for about 3 minutes until set. Chop into small pieces.
- Add garlic and ginger to the basket with a dash of oil; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in the cooked rice and soy sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
- Mix in vegetables and scrambled eggs; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Stir in chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg