Description
Transform leftover cold rice into a quick, flavorful, and crispy dish using your air fryer. Perfect for weeknight dinners or brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably cold)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sesame)
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Scramble your beaten eggs in the air fryer basket for about 5 minutes. Once set, remove them and set aside.
- Toss in the vegetable oil along with onions, carrots, and peas. Air fry them for 5-7 minutes until they’re tender.
- Stir in the cold cooked rice and soy sauce. Ensure the rice is well coated.
- Add the scrambled eggs back into the mix along with the green onions, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Notes
You can substitute vegetables based on your cravings. For added protein, consider adding chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: fried rice, air fryer, quick meals, leftovers, family dinner