23 Fried Rice Recipes That Are Quick, Easy and Delicious

For us, fried rice is all about the possibilities. Grab that leftover rice and give it seroius upgrade with mushrooms and ginger, pork and scallions, bacon and egg—the flavor combinations are near endless. And all equally delicious. Whether we’re craving our favorite restaurant version or simply need a satisfying, all-in-one meal that uses up what we’ve got on hand (and comes together in one skillet for easy cleanup!), we look to fried rice.

There are so many ways to make this dish but this version that uses Chinese sausage is one of our favorites. It showcases sweet, savory and meaty ingredients—and demonstrates a couple of delicious fried-rice techniques that are a snap to learn. A simple soy-based sauce mixture gets caramelized around the perimeter of the hot wok, a step that helps give the ingredients deeper flavor. And leaving the rice to crisp on the bottom gives the dish a bit of wok hei (“breath of wok”) mimicking the high-heat browning restaurant fried rice is known for. Although the recipe calls for day-old jasmine rice you can make it with any white rice leftover from another meal—get in the habit of making more rice than you need, and you’ll have excellent reasons to put fried rice into your regular rotation as a go-to easy meal.

When you need a simple, satisfying meal, nothing beats fried rice. It's loaded with flavor, can be adapted to whatever you have on hand and it includes all your protein and veggies in one bowl!

We were inspired by the Cantonese-style BBQ pork fried rice for its sweet and slightly smoky flavor. The pork strips are marinated in a savory sauce with a hint of honey, with extra sauce for seasoning the whole dish. It's important to cook the components on high heat to get a quick sear and even browning. Tossing the food in the skillet is quicker and more efficient than stirring with a spoon. If you don't know how, this recipe is an excellent one to practice with.

When you're making this dish, day-old rice is best. It's a bit drier, which makes it better for soaking up all the delicious flavors.

Looking for more meatless meals? You can whip up this hearty fried rice in just 20 minutes. Best of all, you won't sacrifice flavor. This version is every bit as savory as the classic.

Baking the rice on a sheet pan guarantees more of the crispy, crunchy bits that make fried rice the perfect food. For this recipe, the older and drier the rice the better. If you must start with freshly cooked grains, spread them out on a sheet pan to dry out in the refrigerator first.

This griddle-cooked version of beoseot kimchi bokkeum bap (Korean for “mushroom kimchi fried rice”) gets extra umami from a mix of mushrooms and a veggie boost from zucchini and carrots. Topped with a sunny egg, each bowl is an all-in-one meal that’s super satisfying. The large surface area of a Blackstone® flat-top style griddle allows you to cook a big batch all at once, so it’s an affordable way to feed a crowd with minimal effort. While the recipe doesn’t take much work or time, we really encourage making the rice a day ahead. That way the gochujang-butter sauce will coat each grain evenly and the rice will crisp up for added texture.

Onion and garlic create a flavorful base for so many dishes. Here, Molly makes them the star of the show featuring shallot, scallion, leek, onion and garlic in her oh-so-delicious fried rice.

Do you love pineapple and ham on pizza? This fried rice has that same sweet-and-salty flavor, plus it's served in a clever pineapple boat. Grab and fork and share with your family.

Cancel the takeout order. Chicken, veggies and cooked rice coated in a teriyaki sauce make a tasty and hearty dinner that gets to the table fast.

The rich flavor of a carbonara combined with the crispy, crunchy texture of fried rice. Need we say more?

Don't let that leftover rice go to waste — it's perfect for making fried rice. We love this quick-and simple version because the curry powder adds an extra kick of flavor.

No need to stand over a screaming hot wok to get perfect fried rice — the air fryer gives you exceptionally crispy fried rice without heating up your kitchen. This simple recipe adds just enough flavor and nuance to the dish, without a million ingredients and prep dishes.

Jet's trick for fluffy fried rice that isn't dried out? He adds the rice to the pan right after he adds the egg, then presses the rice directly into the wet egg. After gently folding the mixture a few times the egg will be cooked, the rice will be coated and heated through — and everything will be perfectly delicious.

We paired sweet chili sauce with chili oil to get a nice balance of flavor and heat in this fried rice. Adding a little bit of diced ham gives the finished dish just the right amount of saltiness.

Here, cauliflower stands in for rice to recreate your favorite takeout classic but with fewer carbs. Our version is vegetarian, but it can easily be made with cooked bacon, diced ham or any other meat.

This easy fried rice packs in all the great flavors of your favorite fried egg roll, but with a healthier twist! Nutty brown rice, tender shrimp, crisp coleslaw mix and shiitake mushrooms are the elements of an excellent nutrient-dense base.

No one will complain about eating their veggies when you serve up this flavorful bowl. It's loaded with shrimp, egg and fragrant garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.

We use chicken thighs in this recipe because they stay nice and juicy, even when cooked through. Add some shiitake mushroom and season with soy sauce, sesame oil and fresh ginger and you've got a quick and delicious take on fried rice.

Need dinner on the table in 20 minutes? Stir-fry ground pork and green beans with ginger, soy sauce and scallions for a flavorful spin on fried rice.

Chili oil and fresh ginger really kick up the spice in this tasty fried rice. You'll find that buttery cashews and subtly sweet carrots work perfectly to round all the flavors out.

The one thing we really love about this fried rice is the chopped, salted peanuts. They're a nice surprise, and lend just the right amount of crunchy texture to the finished dish.