Nothing beats making your own takeout-style favorite right in the backyard, and this Blackstone fried rice recipe brings bold, savory flavors straight to your griddle. With crispy bacon, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice all sizzling together on the flat top, each bite is packed with taste and texture. Cooking on a Blackstone griddle makes it easy and fun to whip up a generous batch that’s perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. Once you try this homemade version, you may never order out again!
Making fried rice on Blackstone isn’t just about convenience — it’s about creating restaurant-quality meals right at home. The large cooking surface gives you plenty of space to toss, stir, and sear, which means every grain of rice gets evenly coated with flavor. This method makes it easy to mix in fresh vegetables, crispy bacon, and scrambled eggs without overcrowding the pan. Plus, using the griddle helps achieve that signature texture you love in takeout. Once you start making griddle fried rice, you’ll see how customizable and fun it can be. Swap veggies, add your favorite proteins, or adjust the seasonings to make it just right for your crew. With endless options and fast cooking time, it’s a recipe you’ll turn to again and again.
Our recipes for sweet chili sauce meatballs, mushroom dumpling, and stuffed wonton cups are fabulous appetizers that will give your guests a taste of the main course to come!
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Why We Love This Fried Rice on Blackstone
- Your kitchen will stay cool.
During the hot “dog days of summer”, not much feels better than a cool house. Cook up this Blackstone recipe outside, then bring it indoors to enjoy! - Customizable
It’s easy to adapt this dish – you can make it with whatever vegetables you have on hand. We make it as bacon fried rice, but it’s just as delicious without any meat. - Easy and affordable way to cook outdoors.
If you like outdoor cooking, you’ll be amazed at the variety of dishes you can make on a flat top griddle! We use our hibachi to make fajitas blackstone, steaks and even Blackstone fried rice chicken – it’s really versatile!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Bacon: Not many people think to make bacon fried rice, but the pork adds a fantastic salty, savory flavor to every bite of this dish! Turkey bacon would make a great substitution.
- Vegetables: Just about any garden or farmer’s market vegetables are delicious in fried rice on Blackstone! To make things easier, you can even use frozen vegetables, such as a mix of peas, corn, and carrots.
- Garlic powder: Freshly minced garlic has a more pronounced flavor and aroma, so go ahead and use it if you want to. If you decide to use fresh garlic, one clove should be plenty.
- White rice: We make jasmine rice like our instant pot rice jasmine recipe, to use, but any white variety will work well with this recipe. Brown rice takes longer to cook initially, but you can certainly use that if you prefer it like basmati rice.
We like to freeze or refrigerate cooked rice to use for meal prep throughout the week. It’s so convenient! - Eggs: Scrambled eggs are pretty standard for a hibachi fried rice recipe. Bonus points for being an easy way to add extra protein to your plate.
Recipe Variations
- Load it up with extra veggies: Make your easy Blackstone fried rice even more colorful and nutritious by tossing in more fresh vegetables. Zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, and water chestnuts all work beautifully. These hearty options hold up well on the griddle and add plenty of texture. Just skip tender leafy greens, which can release too much water and soften the dish. For even more flavor, stir in chopped green onions toward the end for a subtle, savory touch.
- Swap the oil for more heat: Looking for a spicy twist? Replace the sesame oil with garlic chili oil for a bold punch of flavor. This little swap takes the dish up a notch and adds a delightful heat. We love using garlic chili oil when making mushroom dumplings, and it’s just as delicious here.
- Add fresh ginger for a fragrant boost: Grate a bit of fresh ginger right onto the griddle along with your onions or vegetables. It releases a warm, zesty aroma that pairs perfectly with soy sauce and eggs. Fresh ginger brightens the entire dish and adds a homemade touch you’ll taste in every bite.
- Use vegetable oil for an even cook: If you’re out of sesame oil or prefer a more neutral flavor, vegetable oil is a simple alternative. It holds up well to high heat and helps everything from bacon to rice cook evenly on your Blackstone griddle.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
There are specific tools that make cooking on a Blackstone so much easier!
You will absolutely want a scraper. That’s the tool that hibachi chefs use to quickly and easily get all of the burnt bits off of the flat top grill. It’s a must-have for Blackstone cooking!
Additionally, using the right kind of spatula makes a world of difference. Large, sizable metal spatulas are recommended for this, or any other Blackstone griddle recipe. They’re great for moving large amounts of food around on the flat top.
Equipment Used in this Recipe
- Flat top griddle – like a Blackstone or Chef Camp
- Large metal spatula
- Griddle scraper – flat
- Infrared thermometer/temperature gun – optional, but useful for checking the temperature of griddle
How to Make Griddle Fried Rice
- Use cold, day-old rice.
It makes for a far more flavorful, pleasantly textured Blackstone fried rice. That’s why we recommend cooking the rice ahead of time, or using leftovers. If nothing else, chill the cooked grains for at least 1 to 2 hours before making any hibachi fried rice recipe. - Get that grill hot!
You want to start cooking on high heat, so allow the grill plenty of time to preheat. This way, the vegetables sear on the outside while cooking to perfection on the inside.
- Timing and placement are key!
Knowing the cooking times of ingredients is crucial when you’re making fried rice on a Blackstone, so that nothing overcooks or undercooks. It takes roughly 5-7 minutes for fresh vegetables to soften just right. Frozen veggies take 3-4 minutes to warm through. - If you want to serve this as a side dish, you can add another protein to the griddle. However, put raw meats and fresh vegetables on opposite sides of the flat top. There are two reasons for this: so the moisture in the vegetables doesn’t affect other ingredients, and so that bacteria in the uncooked meat doesn’t come in contact with other ingredients.
An even easier solution is to serve your hibachi rice with a heat and eat entree, like an orange chicken Trader Joe’s frozen meal. - Save the eggs for last.
Wait to scramble the eggs until after everything else is cooked. Otherwise, they’ll over cook and become tough and rubbery.
That’s about the gist of it! It’s a sort of fast-moving process, but very easy once you get the hang of it.
Serving Suggestions
When serving Blackstone fried rice, you can create a full hibachi restaurant-inspired meal by pairing it with grilled beef, tender boneless skinless chicken thighs, or sliced chicken breast, all cooked to perfection on your Blackstone grill. Sautéed bell pepper, frozen peas, and other fresh veggies make great sides, complementing the flavors of your easy fried rice recipe. Drizzle everything with garlic butter for that rich, savory taste reminiscent of takeout. Serve the meal in individual bowls for an authentic experience, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a casual dinner at home.
If you love this recipe, then I’m sure you’re going to love our shrimp and chicken fried rice too!
Recipe FAQs
There are plenty of protein options that work well with a hibachi fried rice recipe! Good choices are quick cooking foods like chicken, pork, steak, shrimp, scallops, and tofu. Be sure to cut large chunks of protein into small bite-sized pieces, so they’re easier to eat.
You may notice that the rice sticks to the griddle and is hard to stir with the vegetables and bacon. This happens because there isn’t enough oil to keep the rice from sticking. Add just a little more oil and stir if this happens. You don’t want to add too much, or the whole dish will be oily.
Use an oil that can stand up to high heat like vegetables, avocado, sesame, sunflower, or peanut oil. You can find any of these at your local grocery store or online retailer. Drizzle a little flavored oil at the end for an extra punch!
Refrigerate: Leftovers keep and reheat really well! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Reheat: The easiest way to reheat leftover Blackstone fried rice is in the microwave. We recommend covering the dish with a wet paper towel to add moisture back to the grains.
Freeze: Allow the rice to cool completely in an airtight container and keep it in the freezer for up to three months. It’s a good idea to label the container with what you’re storing and the date as well.
Consider Making These Other Side Dish Recipes…
- Parmesan Baked Asparagus
- Rice Pilaf with Vegetables
- Asparagus and Carrots
- Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Blackstone Fried Rice
Equipment
- flat top griddle - like a Blackstone or Chef Camp
- large metal spatula
- griddle scraper - flat
- infrared thermometer/temperature gun - optional, but useful for checking the temperature of griddle
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon or more, if desired
- 3 cups diced vegetables (use your favorite fresh or frozen stir fry vegetables)
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked white rice chilled
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce regular soy sauce, or coconut aminos
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle to high heat. Cut bacon into bite-size pieces. Turn the flat top grill to medium heat, and add bacon. Cook until bacon is about halfway done, about 5 minutes.
- Add vegetables and onion to the griddle and use a large metal spatula to toss and combine them with the rice. Season with garlic powder and sesame oil, and continue cooking until both vegetables and bacon are finished, 5-7 minutes.
- Create a well in the middle of the bacon and vegetables, and let the butter melt. Once melted, add the rice, breaking it up in the butter. Stir rice and vegetables together, and add coconut aminos or soy sauce until rice is lightly colored or to your taste.
- Break eggs onto an open area of the Blackstone griddle and stir to scramble. Use a flat spatula to cut the eggs into bite-sized pieces and stir them in with the rice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- What proteins can I add to hibachi rice? There are plenty of protein options that work well with a hibachi fried rice recipe! Good choices are quick cooking foods like chicken, pork, steak, shrimp, scallops, and tofu. Be sure to cut large chunks of protein into small bite-sized pieces, so they’re easier to eat.
- Why does rice stick to the Blackstone? You may notice that the rice sticks to the griddle and is hard to stir with the vegetables and bacon. This happens because there isn’t enough oil to keep the rice from sticking. Add just a little more oil and stir if this happens. You don’t want to add too much, or the whole dish will be oily.
- What is the best oil for hibachi on a Blackstone? Use an oil that can stand up to high heat like vegetables, avocado, sesame, sunflower, or peanut oil. You can find any of these at your local grocery store or online retailer. Drizzle a little flavored oil at the end for an extra punch!
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- Load it up with extra veggies: Make your easy Blackstone fried rice even more colorful and nutritious by tossing in more fresh vegetables. Zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, and water chestnuts all work beautifully. These hearty options hold up well on the griddle and add plenty of texture. Just skip tender leafy greens, which can release too much water and soften the dish. For even more flavor, stir in chopped green onions toward the end for a subtle, savory touch.
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- Swap the oil for more heat: Looking for a spicy twist? Replace the sesame oil with garlic chili oil for a bold punch of flavor. This little swap takes the dish up a notch and adds a delightful heat. We love using garlic chili oil when making mushroom dumplings, and it’s just as delicious here.
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- Add fresh ginger for a fragrant boost: Grate a bit of fresh ginger right onto the griddle along with your onions or vegetables. It releases a warm, zesty aroma that pairs perfectly with soy sauce and eggs. Fresh ginger brightens the entire dish and adds a homemade touch you’ll taste in every bite.
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- Use vegetable oil for an even cook: If you’re out of sesame oil or prefer a more neutral flavor, vegetable oil is a simple alternative. It holds up well to high heat and helps everything from bacon to rice cook evenly on your Blackstone griddle.
- There are specific tools that make cooking on a Blackstone so much easier!
- You will absolutely want a scraper. That’s the tool that hibachi chefs use to quickly and easily get all of the burnt bits off of the flat top grill. It’s a must-have for Blackstone cooking!
- Additionally, using the right kind of spatula makes a world of difference. Large, sizable metal spatulas are recommended for this, or any other Blackstone griddle recipe. They’re great for moving large amounts of food around on the flat top.
- Refrigerate: Leftovers keep and reheat really well! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Reheat: The easiest way to reheat leftover Blackstone fried rice is in the microwave. We recommend covering the dish with a wet paper towel to add moisture back to the grains.
- Freeze: Allow the rice to cool completely in an airtight container and keep it in the freezer for up to three months. It’s a good idea to label the container with what you’re storing and the date as well.
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