Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
420 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice
Description
Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice involves mixing chilled cooked rice, leftover cubed chicken, vegetables like corn and peas, tamari soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional chili sauce before cooking in a non-stick pan inside a preheated air fryer. Stirring the mixture a couple of times during the 20-minute cooking helps heat it evenly and develop texture. The air fryer method can yield some crispy edges while maintaining moistness overall.
The recipe is versatile: you can substitute turkey or pork for chicken or omit meat completely, and use any frozen or fresh vegetables you like. Omitting chili sauce makes it suitable for those avoiding heat. The tamari soy sauce provides gluten-free seasoning, or regular soy sauce can be used otherwise.
This fried rice pairs well with dishes like orange chicken or chicken wings, making it a practical side or main component. Stirring during cooking prevents overly crunchy top layers, though some may enjoy the contrast.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice cold, 325g
- 1 cup chicken leftover and cubed, 130g
- 5 tbsp tamari soy sauce or regular if not gluten free
- 1.5 cup mixed vegetables I used sweet corn and peas, frozen
- 2 green onions (spring onions), sliced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp chili sauce optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Then transfer to a non-stick pan that fits inside the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 20 mins, stirring the rice mixture a couple of times during cooking.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with turkey or pork, or omit meat for a vegetarian dish.
- Use any combination of vegetables, such as broccoli, string beans, or bell peppers.
- Regular soy sauce can replace tamari for a non-gluten-free version.
- Omit chili sauce to make it milder for children or sensitive eaters.
- Stir the rice during air frying to avoid overly crunchy top layers unless preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 907mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15.9mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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