Easy Fried Rice

This Easy Fried Rice has always been one of the most-loved recipes on my site! I have made different versions, but this classic recipe is the one everyone keeps coming back to because it's so easy and delicious!

Prep time: PT15M

Cook time: PT15M

Total time: PT30M

Rating

4.85 stars (172 reviews)

Keywords

Easy Fried Rice, fried rice, fried rice recipe, homemade fried rice, homemade fried rice recipe, how to make fried rice

Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice *
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup chopped white onion (1 small onion)
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
2-3 tablespoons soy sauce (more or less to taste)
2 lightly beaten eggs
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)

Cuisine

Asian
Asian American
Chinese

Steps

Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 cup chopped white onion, and 1 cup frozen peas and carrots. Cook until tender.
Slide the vegetables to the side and pour 2 lightly beaten eggs onto the other side of the skillet. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetables.
Add 3 cups cooked rice * to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce on top. Stir the rice and veggie mixture until warmed through and combined.
Top with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 144 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Trans Fat: 0.004 g
Cholesterol: 41 mg
Sodium: 282 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g

Reviews

Joyce on 2026-03-21 (5 stars):
I made it for lunch today, and I think that it's tastier with a bit more sesame oil. I might try adding some fish sauce next time.
Joyce on 2026-03-21 (5 stars):
SO delicious!....and super easy. I use frozen mixed veggies, so there are some green beans and corn in there, but that's no problem for me. Whenever I make rice, usually jasmine, I throw the leftovers in a freezer back so it's ready when I want some fried rice. This can easily be scaled, and it's not hard to eyeball. As in the recipe, the sesame oil pulls it all together.
Tariro Gotore on 2026-03-19 (5 stars):
Great recipes with easily available ingredients Fried rice taste was great
Kendra Noll on 2026-03-05 (5 stars):
Not sure how this recipe could remotely be inedible! It was fantastic. Next time I will have to double the batch. We used zuchinni though instead of the peas. Still super delicious! Thanks again!
Popi on 2026-02-27 (5 stars):
Delicious! I made this with leftover pork chop and veggies left from a previous meal. And I added some Hoisin sauce along with the soya sauce! Also used basmati brown rice I had in the fridge I had cooked the day before. It was amazing! This will definitely be my go-to fried rice recipe!!!👌
David Matthews on 2026-02-27 (5 stars):
I enjoy your recipes
KPavlik on 2026-02-07 (4 stars):
Was not tasty enough so I added more soy sauce- then it was too salty. I will make it again but will have to figure out how to tweak the sauces a little bit!
Kathleen on 2026-01-18 (5 stars):
Love this! Super easy and FAST! You can add more of your favorites! Highly recommend, it’s that simple, good! Alyssa has some of the MOST delicious recipes!
Kay Bigelow on 2026-01-05 (5 stars):
Hello I made this Recipe of Fried Rice when I say it turned out perfect & sooooo Delicious Iam a Vegetarian & I love Rice ...Veggies...Lentils &:Fried rice is one of my Favorite eats...Thank U sooooo much for Sharing & making it so Easy! Many Blessings
Elly Strawn on 2026-01-01 (1 stars):
I followed the recipe exactly and the results were inedible. What a waste of time and money.