Air Fryer Garlic Beef Fried Rice
Air Fryer Garlic Beef Fried Rice
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Fried Rice
- 4 cups cooked day-old rice, cold
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil. Mix well and set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with vegetable oil. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
While the beef is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, breaking them into small pieces. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and diced yellow onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the diced carrots and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Add the cold day-old rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Return the cooked beef and scrambled eggs to the skillet. Add the frozen peas. Pour in the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and white pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients and distribute the sauces evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until everything is thoroughly heated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Garlic Beef Fried Rice
For the Beef
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Fried Rice
- 4 cups cooked day-old rice, cold
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil. Mix well and set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with vegetable oil. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
While the beef is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, breaking them into small pieces. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and diced yellow onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the diced carrots and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Add the cold day-old rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Return the cooked beef and scrambled eggs to the skillet. Add the frozen peas. Pour in the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and white pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients and distribute the sauces evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until everything is thoroughly heated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min