Name: Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups (325g) rice (cold); 1 cup (130g) chicken (leftover and cubed); 5 tbsp tamari soy sauce (or regular if not gluten free); 1.5 cup frozen veggies ((I used sweet corn and peas)); 2 green onions ((spring onions), sliced); 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp chili sauce (optional); salt (to taste)

Looking for a healthier version of your favourite takeout? This recipe for Air Fryer Fried Rice is it!

Not only is it a healthier choice, since you know exactly what is going into your dish, Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice is ready to serve in less than 30 mins.

Much faster than ringing up your local takeout joint and waiting for them to deliver. And it is sooooo much tastier too.

And making fried rice in the air fryer is suuuuuuch great way to use up those leftovers. Open your fridge, pull out yesterday’s rice and any combination of remaining meat and veggies, and you have a super easy weeknight supper or delicious side dish.

Perfect for meal prep, air fryer fried rice is a great packed lunch too.

One of the best things about making Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice is that it is totally adaptable. You can use any sort of meat you like. No leftover chicken? Use turkey or pork instead. Or make it vegan and omit the meat altogether.

I used cold basmati rice to make my fried rice, but brown rice also works great. You can use packaged, precooked rice too, as Air Fryer Fried Rice is meant to be super easy and totally fuss-free.

Air Fryer Fried Rice Recipe Tools

KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED

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Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.

Air Fryer.
Use this handy spatula for stirring the rice.
Measure out your flavourings with these measuring spoon set.
Mix your food in these mixing bowls.
Use this handy pot to cook your food on the stove top if you prefer.
Bowls with covers.
- Store leftover food in these bowls.
Flavourings**
Sea Salt Flakes <= amazing salt that makes your food taste good.
**Essentials**
Check out this list of must-have Air Fryer essentials.

Ready to learn just how easy it is to make fried rice in the air fryer? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you….

How To Make Air Fryer Fried Rice

Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C.
Mix all the ingredients including the salt 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.
Serve and enjoy!

Tips for Making Fried Rice in the Air Fryer

For those not following a gluten-free diet, feel free to use regular soy sauce instead of tamari.
Making air fryer crispy rice for the kiddoes, or anyone who doesn’t like heat? You can omit the chili sauce.
If you don’t mix the fried rice during cooking, you will end up with crunchy rice on top (which I happen to quite like!).

Air Fried Fried Rice Variations

You can easily make this air fried fried rice with turkey or pork instead of chicken, or skip the meat altogether.
Use any combination of veggies you like! I used sweet corn and peas, but try it with whatever you have available. Broccoli, string beans and diced bell peppers are all good options.

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Meal Prep with Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice

Making time for meal prep is a great way to save time (and your sanity) when it reaaalllly counts. Preparing healthy and tasty meals that are ready to serve or eat on the go helps you stay on track with your healthy eating goals, and keeps your budget in check too.

And this recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice is a great meal prep solution. It is sooooo is fast and easy to make up a batch(or two) to use for meal prep throughout the week.

And since it will stay fresh and tasty stored in the fridge for several days you will have a tasty, satisfying meal ready to serve right when you need it most.

Meal Prep Storage Solutions

There are many different storage options available, but these are the ones I come back to again and again and work best for all my meal prep needs.

Glass Meal Prep Containers with 1 and 2 Compartments – Having 2 compartments is perfect for those build-it-yourself lunchbox ideas, or when you prefer to keep flavourful items separate. And single compartment containers are just the thing for making up meal prep bowls. These glass meal prep containers are freezable, microwavable, and dishwasher safe.
Reusable sauce cups with lids – to keep your food from getting soggy, it is important to store salad dressings and salsa, etc. separate from the other food until mealtime. The 1-ounce size will right inside the larger glass containers.
Reusable Utensils– there are lots of cute, packable reusable utensil sets to choose from. Some even come tucked inside a cloth napkin.
Reusable Water Bottle – stay hydrated and healthy with these fun portable water bottles.
Insulated Lunch Bag – pack up your glass container, utensils and water bottle in this insulated and easy to carry bag and head out the door!

More Air Fryer Recipes

Love your air fryer. Then check out these recipes below

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AirFryer Hotdogs.

Air Fryer Roasted Chicken.

Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.

Air Fried Chicken Breast.

Keto Air Fryer Recipes.

Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies.

Air Fryer Pork Satay.

Skillet Chicken and Bacon. if you love chicken

What To Serve With Air Fryer Fried Rice

Orange Chicken.

Chinese Five Spice Pulled Pork.

Instant Pot Chicken Wings.

Crunchy Air Fryer Asparagus.

Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice Weight Watchers Points

If made with skinless chicken breast, one serving of Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice contains 7 Freestyle SmartPoints.

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