Air Fryer Shrimp Fried Rice
This revised recipe is for Air Fryer Shrimp Fried Rice, a delicious and flavorful dish perfect for a quick and easy meal. The ingredients include canola oil, chopped onion, chopped carrot, kosher salt, lightly beaten eggs, raw shrimp, pre-cooked microwavable brown rice, frozen green peas, soy sauce, rice vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, toasted sesame seeds (optional), Sriracha mayonnaise (optional), and sliced scallion (optional).To prepare the dish, start by heating the canola oil in a skillet and cooking the onion, carrot, and salt. Next, scramble the eggs and add the raw shrimp to cook. Microwave the brown rice separately and then combine it with the cooked vegetables, shrimp, green peas, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket and cook until crispy. Finally, garnish the fried rice with toasted sesame seeds, scallions, and serve with Sriracha mayonnaise.This Air Fryer Shrimp Fried Rice recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it a perfect summertime dish for any occasion.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- large skillet
- Microwave
- Serving dish
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Canola oil
- 1/3 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup Carrot, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Kosher salt, divided
- 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 pound Large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 (8-ounce) packages Pre-cooked microwavable brown rice
- 3/4 cup Frozen green peas
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds (optional), or as desired
- 1/4 cup Sriracha mayonnaise (optional), or as desired
- 1 scallion,sliced (optional), or as desired
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer to the appropriate temperature.
- In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and half of the kosher salt. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the lightly beaten eggs onto the other side. Stir the eggs gently until they are scrambled and cooked through.
- Add the raw shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, microwave the pre-cooked brown rice according to the instructions on the package.
- Add the microwaved brown rice, frozen green peas, soy sauce, rice vinegar, remaining kosher salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Once the fried rice is cooked, transfer it to the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for about 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the rice is crispy and heated through.
- Remove the air fryer basket and transfer the fried rice to a serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
- Serve the Air Fryer Shrimp Fried Rice hot, garnished with scallions and accompanied by Sriracha mayonnaise for an extra kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal
