Fried Rice in the Air Fryer
An easy and delicious fried rice recipe made in the air fryer. This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner and can be customised with your favourite vegetables and proteins.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 5 dl cooked rice preferably cold
- 2 dl Fresh vegetables peas, carrots, corn
- 2 pcs eggs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 2 clove garlic chopped
- 1 pcs onion chopped
- 200 g chicken breast optional
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp spring onions finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients:
- Cook rice so you have 5 dl cooked rice and let it cool completely, preferably overnight.
- Chop 1 pcs onion and 2 clove garlic, and cut 200 g chicken breast or tofu into cubes.
- Prepare 2 dl Fresh vegetables.
Cooking the chicken
- Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and 1 tsp salt and pepper and fry until golden brown. Set aside.
Preparing the rice:
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.(Preprogram it, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking.)
- In a large bowl, mix the cold rice with 1 tbsp sesame oil and 2 tbsp soy sauce.
- Add the mixed vegetables, chicken or tofu, garlic, and onion. Stir well.
Frying in the air fryer:
- Place the rice mixture in the air fryer in an even layer.
- Air fry for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time to ensure the rice becomes evenly crispy.Start the online kitchen timer here
Eggs:
- Whisk 2 pcs eggs together and fry them in a pan until set. Cut them into small pieces and mix them into the finished fried rice.
Serving:
- Serve the finished fried rice on plates and garnish with 1 tbsp spring onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 107gProtein: 21gFat: 3gSaturated fat: 1gPolyunsaturated fat: 1gMonounsaturated fat: 1gTrans fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 213mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 2559IUVitamin B1: 0.2mgVitamin B2: 0.2mgVitamin B3: 8mgVitamin B5: 2mgVitamin B6: 1mgVitamin B12: 0.1µgVitamin C: 6mgVitamin D: 0.1µgVitamin E: 0.3mgVitamin K: 1µgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mgMagnesium: 57mgPhosphorus: 281mgSelenium: 35µgZinc: 2mgNet carbohydrates: 103g
