Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice

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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.

Leftover Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice

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. 

And if you like this recipe you might want to check out Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas or use leftover chicken from this Air Fryer Fried Chicken to make this.

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.

Ingredient Notes

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this.

• Rice – leftover cooled cooked rice is what you need. Use whichever type of rice you like.
• Frozen veggies – use quick cook veggies like peas and sweetcorn.
• Chicken – use leftover shredded or cubed chicken.
• Soy sauce – Use gluten free soy sauce to keep this gluten free or regular if you don’t have dietary considerations.
• Oil – sesame oil and vegetable oil help fair ry and flavor this.
• Green onions – a quick cook alternative.
• Chili sauce – add a little heat, but skip if you prefer.
• Salt – use your favorite salt.

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

Get complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C.
2. Mix all the ingredients including the salt together in a large bowl.
3. Then transfer to a non-stick pan that fits inside the air fryer basket.
4. Cook for 20 mins, stirring the rice mixture a couple of times during cooking.
5. 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!).

Delicious 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.

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.

More Air Fryer Recipes

Love your air fryer. Then check out these recipes below

• Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla.
• 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

Serving Suggestions

• Orange Chicken.
• Chinese Five Spice Pulled Pork.
• Instant Pot Chicken Wings.
• Crunchy Air Fryer Asparagus.

Recommended Tools

• The Best Air Fryer.
• Awesome Air Fryer Accessories.
• Handy mixing bowls.
• Measuring spoons.
• Spatula.

Weight Watchers Points

If made with skinless chicken breast, one serving contains 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints.

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