From University of Birmingham
One-Pan Egg Fried Rice
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Steps· Air Fryer
- 1
Put the cold cooked rice and the diced carrot and onion in an air-fryer-safe tin. Stir in the seasoning and just enough oil to coat, not a pool of oil.
- 2
Air fry at 180 C for 6 minutes, stirring halfway.
- 3
Stir in the beaten egg and air fry for 4-5 minutes more, stirring every 2 minutes, until the egg is fully cooked and the rice is steaming.
- 4
Fluff with a fork and serve.
Easy substitutions
No Onion?
Try Spring onion or Leave it out.
No Carrot?
Try Frozen peas or Bell pepper.
Storage & leftovers
Cool quickly, refrigerate for up to 1 day, and reheat once until steaming.
Student tip
Cold leftover rice fries better than freshly cooked rice.
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