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15+ Fried Rice Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Modified: Mar 18, 2026 by Kori Butler

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Fried rice recipes are quick, flavorful, and easily adaptable depending on what you're craving. Whether you're cooking from scratch or using up leftover rice from the fridge, these easy meals make dinner simple without sacrificing flavor.

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  • The backstory.
  • Must make fried rice recipes for dinner.
  • Salmon fried rice recipes.
  • Seafood fried rice recipes.
  • Egg fried rice recipes.
  • Sauces for fried rice.
  • Vegan fried rice dishes.
  • Fried rice instant pot recipes.
  • 💬 What readers are saying.

The backstory.

Fried rice has always been one of those "throw it together and it somehow turns out great" kind of meals in my kitchen. It's easy, flexible, and lets you cook without overthinking things - which is exactly what I need on busy nights.

xoxo Kori

Must make fried rice recipes for dinner.

When you need a fast, flexible dinner that actually tastes amazing, these fried rice recipes deliver every time.

  • They're perfect for leftover rice. No waste, just a totally new meal that feels fresh and intentional.
  • Quick and weeknight-friendly. Most come together in 30 minutes or less - ideal for busy nights.
  • Balanced and satisfying. Loaded with veggies, protein options, and bold flavor in every bite.

Salmon fried rice recipes.

Salmon brings a heartier, protein-packed twist to your usual rice recipes for dinner - rich, flavorful, and still easy enough for a weeknight.

A white square bowl of salmon fried rice.
Easy Salmon Fried Rice Recipe
A quick and flavorful way to use leftover rice and salmon, this easy salmon fried rice comes together in minutes with simple ingredients like soy sauce, garlic, eggs, and green onions. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, and easy to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins.
Check out this recipe.
Garlic Salmon Fried Rice
Garlic Salmon Fried Rice
Garlic Salmon Fried Rice is easy to make, great for meal prep, and incredibly tasty! It's loaded with protein & veggies, and tossed in a delicious sauce!
Check out this recipe.

Seafood fried rice recipes.

Seafood recipes are a great way to switch things up - fresh flavors, quick cooking, and just the right balance of light and satisfying.

Crab fried rice served in a white bowl with basil and lime wedges.
Thai-Style Crab Fried Rice
This Thai-style crab fried rice is savory, light, and full of umami thanks to a mix of soy sauce, fish sauce, and fragrant garlic. Fluffy jasmine rice, tender scrambled eggs, and sweet lump crab meat come together quickly in a hot wok for a flavorful and satisfying dish that's perfect for any night of the week.
Check out this recipe.
A white bowl of shrimp fried rice with a side of stir fry sauce.
Shrimp Fried Rice with Frozen Vegetables
A super easy and delicious shrimp fried rice recipe with only 7 ingredients - make it faster than you can get takeout at your door!
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A round white bowl of fried rice with shrimp and chicken.
Fried Rice with Chicken and Shrimp
A super easy and delicious shrimp and chicken fried rice recipe with only 8 ingredients - make it faster than you can get takeout at your door!
Check out this recipe.
Tuna Fried Rice
Tuna Fried Rice
This is the best tuna fried rice recipe. It's easy, healthy and made with canned tuna, egg and vegetables. It only takes 15 minutes to make.
Check out this recipe.
Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice
Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice
Ready to eat in just 30 minutes, shrimp pineapple fried rice is incredibly flavorful with the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Check out this recipe.

Egg fried rice recipes.

These recipes keep things simple in the best way - minimal ingredients, quick cooking, and that classic savory flavor everyone loves.

The best fried rice in a white bowl with colorful peas and carrots with sliced green onion.
Simple Fried Rice Recipe
A super easy and delicious fried rice recipe with 6 ingredients - no need for takeout ever again!
Check out this recipe.
Beef Fried Rice
Beef Fried Rice
This Beef Fried Rice recipe is easy to make with tender beef tossed in a flavorful rice with vegetables, fluffy eggs, and the best sauce! It's a complete meal in a single skillet! Be sure to
Check out this recipe.

Sauces for fried rice.

If you've ever wondered what makes the best fried rice really stand out, it's the sauce. These options bring that bold, savory flavor that ties everything together.

A white bowl of yum yum sauce with a spoon in it for serving.
Homemade Yum Yum Sauce
A homemade, and healthier, copycat japanese steakhouse shrimp sauce made with only 7 simple ingredients and 5 minutes. Use this yummy sauce it as a condiment or dipping sauce for so many things.
Check out this recipe.

Vegan fried rice dishes.

These vegan fried rice dishes keep things fresh, colorful, and plant-forward while still delivering plenty of flavor and texture.

Mexican fried rice in a white bowl.
Mexican-Style Fried Rice
This easy Mexican Fried Rice is a bold, flavorful dish made with leftover rice, black beans, corn, and zesty spices. Perfect as a quick meatless main or a hearty side dish, it's ready in just 25 minutes using one skillet. This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian.
Check out this recipe.
Pineapple tofu fried rice drizzled with stir fry sauce in a white bowl.
Tofu Stir Fried Rice with Pineapple
This easy vegan tofu fried rice recipe is bursting with flavor thanks to caramelized pineapple, crispy tofu, and colorful veggies tossed in a savory stir-fry sauce. Sweet, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes, it's a plant-powered favorite that satisfies every time.
Check out this recipe.
Kale and Coconut Fried Rice
Kale and Coconut Fried Rice
Vegetarian weeknight fried rice with sautéed kale, coconut flakes and rice. The dish is finished with Thai flavors like lime, cilantro and sriracha.
Check out this recipe.
Instant Pot Thai Basil Fried Rice (Vegan)
Instant Pot Thai Basil Fried Rice (Vegan)
Vegan Thai Basil Fried Rice made in the Instant Pot! This fried rice is packed with flavors and has a nice crunch from the cashews!
Check out this recipe.

Fried rice instant pot recipes.

These Instant Pot recipes make it even easier to get a flavorful, satisfying dinner on the table with minimal effort.

chicken fried rice served in a white bowl.
Chicken Fried Rice In Instant Pot Recipe
Easy and delicious chicken fried rice with the convenience of your Instant Pot! No need for takeout ever again!
Check out this recipe.
Instant Pot Fried Rice
Instant Pot Fried Rice
Instant Pot Fried Rice comes together quickly & easily with ingredients you probably already have on hand! Skip the takeout and make your own (tastier) fried rice at home.
Check out this recipe.

Fried rice recipes are one of those go-to meals you can rely on anytime. They're flexible, full of flavor, and easy to make your own depending on what you're in the mood for. Once you start playing around with different combos, you'll see just how many ways this simple dish can work for you.

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