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
- ½ tsp 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, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper, and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through with a core temperature of 75 °C.Set aside.
Preparing the rice:
- Preheat the air fryer to 180 °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 fresh vegetables, chicken or tofu, garlic and onion. Stir well.
Frying in the air fryer:
- Spread the rice mixture in an even layer in a small baking tin or ovenproof dish that fits in the basket.
- Place the dish in the basket and air fry at 180 °C for 10-15 minutes. Stir halfway through the cooking time so 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: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 19gFat: 10.8gSaturated fat: 2gSodium: 1103mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 2.3g
