If you have leftover rice and a sheet pan, you are already halfway done with dinner. My sheet pan fried rice recipe is the perfect lazy day meal. Full of flavor and easily customizable, you can cook everything on one pan for a fast and simple meal.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• No wok needed – This easy fried rice recipe bakes on a sheet pan.
• Great way to use leftovers – A wonderful way to use leftover rice and any vegetables you might have in the refrigerator.
• Fast – A great 30 minute meal, especially if you are using leftover rice.
• Customizable – Make this your own by adding protein or changing up the vegetables.

This sheet pan fried rice recipe is one I turn to when I’m making our weekly dinner menu. I’ve made this more times than I would like to admit because it never fails to hit the spot. It’s so nice that everything cooks on one pan, it really couldn’t be easier.

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.

Expert tips

• Use leftover rice – Cold, cooked rice works the best. Make sure to use already cooked rice.
• Adjust to taste – Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce to taste.
• Try more vegetables – You can add other vegetables like mushrooms, celery, or bell pepper.

Storage

Store: Let any leftovers cool to room temperature and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat: You can warm this up in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove.

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