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Air Fried Cauliflower Rice

Name: Air Fried Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 12 oz Frozen cauliflower rice; 1 cup Frozen vegetable mix; 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seed oil; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Ground ginger

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Air Fried Cauliflower Rice – It’s like normal fried rice, but made healthier and of course super delicious!

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I can tell you that fried rice is definitely an Achilles heel for me and my family, so when

I came across the idea of air Fried Cauliflower Rice, you can bet I jumped on it quickly!

This easy side dish recipe is made to impress and fill you up (with healthy veggies) too! Plus it is ridiculously simple to make.

Also, did I mention that this recipe can be made in a matter of 15 minutes or less?! So, it’s even perfect when you are running low on time too.

Check out even more 15 minute air fryer meals on my YouTube channel!

Ingredients and Supplies You’ll Need to Make Air Fried Cauliflower Rice:

Ingredients:

Frozen Cauliflower Rice
Frozen vegetable mix (peas, corn, carrots, green beans)
Toasted Sesame seed Oil
Soy Sauce
Garlic Powder
Ground Ginger

Supplies

Air fryer dish (like a silicone pot)
Air fryer (Cosori Pro II)

Do I need to use frozen cauliflower rice?

While you don’t necessarily need to use frozen cauliflower rice, I would then suggest using fresh or thawed vegetables too. Otherwise, either your cauliflower rice will be over cooked or your vegetables will still be partially frozen.

Can I make my own cauliflower rice?

You most definitely could make your own cauliflower rice, however, for simplicity purposes and to speed up the process I have only used the ready-frozen version of the cauliflower rice for this recipe.

If you want to make your own, check out the recipe by the Minimalist Baker for how to make cauliflower rice. Again, just make sure to use fresh or thawed veggies if you choose to make your own.

How to Make Air Fried Cauliflower Rice:

Step 1: Prepare the rice and air fryer

To begging making air fried cauliflower rice, start by placing the cauliflower in an air fryer dish (I used a silicone pot).

If there are any large frozen chunks of rice, break it apart by shaking it or hitting it with a fork on the outside.

Place the pot in the air fryer and turn it on to 350 degrees F or 177 degrees C for 5 minutes to heat up the air fryer and the rice too!

Step 2: Season the rice

First, add 1 cup of frozen vegetable mix to the preheated rice. Then, stir it to combine.

Next, add the sesame oil and soy sauce to the rice and veggies. Again, stir it all to combine.

Lastly, add the garlic powder and ginger to finish seasoning the fried rice. Stir it all together to combine the flavors.

Step 3: Air fry the rice

Once the rice is seasoned and ready, air fry it all for about 5-10 minutes at 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C, or until rice is fried to your liking.

I started with 5 minutes and added more time as it needed until it was done to my liking.

Sides to make in the air fryer

If you need more easy dinner side ideas for your family, take a look at the list below. They are perfect and simple to throw together and are all made in the air fryer.

Side dish recipes:

Final Thoughts

If you too have a love for fried rice, this air fried cauliflower rice is a great recipe to get those delicious flavors that you crave, but in a healthier way.

Plus it is always a plus that you can make it in about 15 minutes to an easy side, you can’t go wrong.

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