Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice
Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice — quick, tasty, and better than takeaway! 😍
🍚 Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice
Who knew you could make perfect fried rice in the air fryer?
This version is quick, healthy, and packed with flavor — plus, no standing over the stove! 👏
💛 Why You’ll Love It
✅ One-basket meal (less cleanup!)
✅ Crispy rice + juicy chicken bits
✅ Great for using leftover rice
✅ Ready in under 20 minutes
🥢 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup frozen mixed veggies (peas, corn, carrots)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional for flavor)
- 1 egg, whisked (optional for extra protein)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Oil spray
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (360°F).
2️⃣ Mix ingredients
- In a bowl, combine rice, chicken, veggies, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a light spray of oil.
- Mix well so everything’s coated.
3️⃣ Cook
- Place the mixture in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through for even crisping.
4️⃣ Optional step
- In the last few minutes, pour in the beaten egg and stir lightly for a classic fried rice texture.
5️⃣ Serve hot — top with extra soy sauce or chili flakes if you like a kick!
✨ Tips
💡 Day-old rice works best (it’s drier and crisps nicely).
💡 Swap chicken for prawns, tofu, or beef for variation.
💡 Add spring onions or a drizzle of sweet chili sauce before serving.
