Sheet Pan Fried Rice
Jun 23, 2023
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Sheet pan fried rice is fast, easy and a great way to use leftover rice. This sheet pan version is full of flavor, veggies, and egg.
Why make fried rice in the oven?
- Simple – Just a few easy ingredients and a sheet pan are needed to make this meal.
- Delicious – Full of amazing flavor and texture, this is a meal that the whole family is sure to enjoy.
- Fast – A great 30 minute meal, especially if you are using leftover rice.
Ingredients needed
- Rice – This is a great recipe to use leftover rice. You can use cooked white rice, brown rice, or even cauliflower rice.
- Vegetables – I like to use a bag of frozen vegetables
- Onion – Diced onion is used.
- Garlic – A little minced garlic goes a long way.
- Soy sauce – Gives umami flavor to the rice. You can use regular or low-sodium soy sauce.
- Vegetable oil – This helps the rice when baking.
- Eggs – Fried eggs are a classic ingredient in fried rice.
- Sesame oil – This adds amazing fried rice flavor to the dish.
- Green onion – Diced green onion is optional but it adds fresh flavor.
How to make sheet pan fried rice
Step one: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place cooked rice, frozen vegetables, onion, and garlic in a large bowl.
Step two: Add in oil and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
Step three: Line a large sheet pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the rice mixture on the sheet pan and spread out into an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
Step four: Pour the beaten egg over the fried rice. Put back in the oven and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step five: Pour the sesame oil and green onions over the rice and serve.
Tips for the best baked fried rice
- Make sure to use already cooked rice.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce to taste.
- You can add other vegetables like mushrooms, celery, or bell pepper.
How to store leftover fried rice
Store: Let any leftovers cool to room temperature and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Fried rice FAQ’s
Yes, you can add shrimp when you add the egg and cook for about 5 minutes. If you add chicken, you will need to cut it into small pieces and cook before the rice.
More easy rice recipes
- Texas Roadhouse seasoned rice – An easy, flavorful side dish.
- Copycat Popeye’s red beans and rice – This is a full, hearty meal.
Sheet Pan Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups frozen vegetables slightly thawed
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- green onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place cooked rice, vegetables, onion, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Pour in soy sauce and vegetable oil. Stir to coat.
- Pour the rice mixture onto a large sheet pan. Spread the mixture out evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the rice from the oven and use a spatula to toss around the rice, scraping any bits off the pan. Pour the beaten egg over the rice and then bake for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the rice from the oven. Pour on the sesame oil and diced green onion. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
