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This is your One-stop spot for my everything Favorite Fried Rice Recipes! Fried rice is one of those recipes that will always save you money on dinner. Especially when you have leftover chicken, extra ham, or cold rice in the fridge. No matter what leftovers you have, you’ll find a fried rice recipe that will turn them into something delicious.
Find all your favorite fried rice in one place
Fried rice is one of those easy dinners I come back to again and again because it turns leftover rice, vegetables, and simple ingredients into something delicious. This hub brings together the best fried rice recipes in one place, from classic takeout-style fried rice to protein-packed favorites and fun twists that everyone will love.
Start with a classic
This is the fried rice recipe I always think about. Once you have this down, you can easily swap out proteins, veggies, or add-ons.
Easy fried rice
This easy fried rice has always been a popular dish. Most loved recipes on my site! I’ve made many different versions, but this classic recipe is the one that everyone returns to again and again. So easy and delicious!
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easy option side
Try this easy fried rice with orange chicken, blanket dumplings, and fresh Asian cucumber salad for the ultimate take-out style dinner at home.
Choose your protein
Sometimes the easiest way to choose which fried rice recipe to make is to use what you already have in your fridge. Chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, ham, bacon, spam, crab, etc. all make fried rice feel like a meal.
Chicken Fried Rice
This batch of chicken fried rice is quick, flexible, and super easy. It’s perfect for using up leftover food and ensures every plate is thoroughly cleaned.
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Shrimp Fried Rice
This is a simple and delicious shrimp fried rice made with cold rice, juicy shrimp, and crunchy vegetables. Ready in 30 minutes!
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Pork Fried Rice
Quick, easy, and kid-friendly, this pork fried rice is ready in one pot in under 30 minutes.
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Minced Beef Fried Rice
Ground Beef Fried Rice is quick, filling and uses simple ingredients, making it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Ham fried rice
Ham Fried Rice is a 30-minute one-pot meal that turns leftovers into a simple yet delicious dinner. It tastes better than takeout!
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Bacon Fried Rice
Bacon Fried Rice is 1000 times better than takeout, and crunchy bacon, eggs, peas, carrots, and rice combine to create the best fried rice!
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Spam Fried Rice
Spam fried rice has a wonderful salty, savory flavor and is easy to pair with pantry staples and leftover rice.
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Crab Fried Rice
With simple ingredients and rich flavor, delicious crab fried rice is ready in just 25 minutes! This dish combines the sweetness of crab meat and the savory taste of classic fried rice.
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dinner with leftovers
Fried rice is the best dinner you’ve ever had in your fridge! Use up all the cooked protein you have, then add cold rice, eggs, vegetables, and sauce. If you’ve tried some of my favorite fried rice recipes, let me know in the comments which recipe was your favorite!
Fried rice with a fun twist
This fried rice recipe provides a unique dining experience. It still has everything you love about fried rice, but the bold flavors and fun add-ons give it a completely different vibe.
Fried rice flavor booster
Add a thing or two to give your fried rice a whole new feel.
- sweetish: Pineapple, sweet chili sauce or a drizzle of honey.
- crunchy: Cashews, peanuts, crispy wontons or fried onions.
- fresh: Serve with green onions, cilantro, lime juice or cucumber salad.
- acrid: Sriracha, chili crisp, red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
- cheerful: Add yum yum sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic butter, or soy sauce.
Fried rice as you like
Fried rice doesn’t have to be made the same way every time! Whether you’re looking for a lighter option, a hands-free air fryer version, or the classic frying method, these recipes and tools will make it easy to switch things up.
Air fryer fried rice
This is a fun way to make fried rice without having to stand over the stove.
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Cauliflower Fried Rice
It’s a lighter, lower-carb option that retains the flavor of fried rice.
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These simple tools will make it easier to prepare, cook and serve fried rice, no matter which recipe you choose.
- Wok: It provides enough space to quickly fry the rice instead of steaming it.
- Large frying pan: If you don’t have a pot, this is a great everyday option.
- Air fryer: You can make fried rice easily and quickly with an air fryer.
- Rice cooker: It’s easy to prepare rice in advance and keep it cold.
- spatula: It helps to toss rice, eggs, vegetables and sauce together.
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