Spicy Air Fryer Rice
Ingredients
- 1 (8.8 oz) bag Mahatma® Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrot medley, thawed
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sriracha hot sauce, divided
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
This easy air fryer rice recipe is exactly what you need for those busy weeknights. Enjoy this flavorful fluffy rice variety in just about 20 minutes with our convenient Mahatma® Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice.
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine, rice, vegetable oil and garlic. Transfer to a greased tin foil-lined air-fryer insert.
Step 2
Preheat air fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions. Place pan in air-fryer. Cook at 350°F, stirring halfway through for 10 to 12 mins or until rice is lightly toasted and crunchy.
Step 3
Open the air fryer and pour beaten eggs over the rice. Close and cook for 5 to 8 mins or until rice is cooked through. Break up egg and rice.
Step 4
Open air fryer. Stir in peas and carrots into rice. Add red pepper flakes. Close and cook for 3 to 4 mins until vegetables are heated through.
Step 5
Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and sesame oil.
Toss with rice.
Step 6
Divide rice among 2 bowls. Drizzle each plate with 1 tbsp sriracha. Garnish with green onions.
Recipe Tip
Substitute eggs with leftover chicken, pork or beef if desired.
Recipe Video
Make This Recipe Yours
Follow the recipe step by step or make your own version by adding, removing, or swapping out any of the suggested ingredients. For instance, substitute eggs with leftover chicken, pork, or beef for extra protein.
Not a fan of spicy food? Don’t worry! This recipe can be adapted in a jiffy to satisfy all tastes. Simply choose a milder sauce option or eliminate the red pepper flakes. You can also choose to reduce the spiciness by adding a little cucumber to the recipe.
Meal Prep for the Week
This recipe is not only convenient for day to day life, but it is also great for meal prepping. You can easily prepare two batches of this recipe and store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Make sure you add the sauce of your choice once the rice has been re-heated.
If you enjoyed this Spicy Air-Fryer Rice? Give this Spicy Korean Rice a try for an Asian version of this dish or make these Spicy Crab and Avocado Crispy Rice snacks to share at your next gathering. Don’t forget to finish with the perfect dessert: Coconut and Almond Rice Tart. The best part? It is ready in just 20 minutes!
