Everyone will devour this Instant Pot Fried Rice. Fluffy rice, colorful vegetables and scrambled eggs combine in one pot to create your new favorite rice dish!
This Instant Pot Fried Rice recipe is a fast, fuss-free way to enjoy the flavors of classic takeout using just one pot. The pressure cooker quickly transforms uncooked rice into fluffy, tender grains while locking in savory flavor. Tossed with colorful vegetables and scrambled eggs, it delivers that fried rice taste without needing a wok. The whole family will keep coming back for more!
For more at home Asian inspired recipes to serve with this rice you have to check out my Better Than Takeout Orange Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Beef and Broccoli.
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Why We Love This Instant Pot Fried Rice
- This dish comes together in less than 1 hour making it simple for a weeknight dinner.
- All you need is an Instant Pot to cook this recipe so there is minimal cleanup involved.
- This recipe only uses a handful of ingredients and you likely already have a majority of them in your kitchen.
Recipe Ingredients
Jasmine Rice – The base for this rice that gives it the best texture.
Frozen Veggies – To add in bright colors and nutrition into this rice dish.
Soy Sauce – To give the rice that classic fried rice flavor and color.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
Variations
Rice: I recommend using a long-grain white rice. I used jasmine rice for this recipe. You can also use basmati or even American long grain rice.
Soy Sauce: To reduce the salt in this fried rice I recommend using a low sodium soy sauce.
How to Make Instant Pot Fried Rice
Step 1: Rinse your rice and add it into the instant pot with the water. Add in a pinch of salt and close the Instant Pot. Set the vent to sealing. Pressure cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
Step 2: Once the cooking has ended allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes then release the remaining pressure manually.
Step 3: Open the lid, fluff the rice and place it on a large plate in your fridge or freezer to chill.
Step 4: Turn the instant pot on the sauté setting and add half of the oil.
Step 5: Once the oil is hot, add the beaten eggs and cook them. This should only take a couple minutes. Then transfer them to a plate and set aside.
Step 6: Wipe the pot clean. Add the remaining oil to the pot and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
Step 7: Next, add in the carrots and green peas and lightly fry them.
Step 8: Next, add in the cooked rice ½ at a time and fry it.
Step 9: Then add in the soy sauce and sesame oil and stir everything to combine.
Step 10: Turn the Instant Pot off, add in the eggs and green onions and stir everything together.
Step 11: Finally, garnish with more green onions if desired, serve and enjoy!
FAQs
Other vegetables I would recommend adding would be green beans, sweet corn, diced onion, scallions, or any other veggie you prefer.
Of course! Some proteins I would recommend adding to this rice would be chicken, shrimp, tofu, beef, or any protein you like.
Storage Information
You can store any leftover rice in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage you can store the rice in your freezer for up to 2 months.
To reheat, you can do so in a skillet over medium heat or in our microwave until everything has warmed through. Be sure to add a splash of water or broth to your rice when reheating to keep it from drying out.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 eggs - lightly beaten
- pinch of salt
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 10 oz frozen peas and carrots
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/3 cup green onions
Instructions
- Rinse your rice and add it into the instant pot with the water. Add in a pinch of salt and close the Instant Pot. Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
- Once the cooking has ended allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes then release the rest of the steam manually.
- Open the lid, fluff the rice and place it on a large plate in your fridge or freezer to chill.
- Turn the instant pot on the sauté setting and add half of the oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the beaten eggs and cook them. This should only take a couple minutes. Then transfer them to a plate and set aside.
- Wipe the pot clean.
- Add the remaining oil to the pot and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Next, add in the frozen vegetables and lightly fry them.
- Next, add in the rice ½ at a time and fry it.
- Then add in the soy sauce and sesame oil and stir everything to combine.
- Turn the Instant Pot off, add in the eggs and green onions and stir everything together.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
I love fried rice, and making it in the instant pot is so easy. I added sliced chicken breast in mine and sautéed it in the instant pot before sautéing the garlic and veggies.
I never would have thought to make fried rice in my Instant Pot and it was SO easy! Thanks.
This is so easy to make and the flavor is delicious. I added shredded rotisserie chicken to ours.