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Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice
As seen on This Morning, this flavour-packed air-fryer chicken fried rice from Bored of Lunch is a healthy alternative to a classic takeaway dish. Best of all, it will be on the table in just 30 minutes so it's ideal for busy weeknights.
SERVES
4
CALORIES
455
COOKING TIME
20 mins
DIFFICULTY
simple
Who doesn’t love fried rice? Here’s a quick and cost-effective way to make it. I’m not a massive fan of egg in my fried rice so I’ve left it as optional in this recipe, but feel free to add it if that’s your thing. I use packets of microwaveable rice for ease, but you can prepare it however you like best or use leftover rice if you have any.
Can you cook fried rice in the air fryer?
Making chicken fried rice in the air fryer is a convenient and efficient way to enjoy this delicious dish with minimal hassle. To start, preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Combine cooked rice, diced cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and a bit of oil in a bowl. Place the mixture in the air fryer basket and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking. The air fryer not only cooks the ingredients quickly and evenly, but it also requires less oil than traditional stovetop methods, resulting in a healthier meal. Cleanup is simpler, as the non-stick basket can be easily wiped clean or placed in the dishwasher, reducing the time and effort needed to wash multiple pots and pans. Additionally, air fryers use less energy compared to a conventional oven or stovetop, making this method more energy-efficient and cost-effective.
Method
Step 1
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F) for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, spray the chicken with oil, then dust with the curry powder and season with salt. Add the chicken to the preheated air fryer and air-fry for 7–8 minutes.
Step 2
Cook the rice according to the packet instructions, then toss into the chicken with the hoisin, oyster and soy sauces, the sesame oil, garlic purée, ground ginger and Chinese 5 spice. Toss together along with the veg, then air-fry at 200°C (390°F) for another 5 minutes.
Step 3
If you want to add an egg, do it as soon as the dish is cooked and piping hot. Stir everything through in the air fryer so the egg cooks in the heat of the other ingredients.
Step 4
Serve with some curry sauce and chopped spring onions. This will make four large portions or it will serve five as a side dish. For more quick and easy air fryer recipes like this, you can pick up a copy of my brand new air fryer cook book Air Fryer 30 Minute Meals today.
Ingredients
3 chicken breasts, cubed
low-calorie oil spray
1 heaped tsp curry powder
2 x 250g packets of microwaveable rice
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp garlic purée
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp Chinese 5 spice
1 carrot, grated
1 onion, finely chopped
50g frozen peas
1 egg, beaten (optional)
salt, to taste
50g jar of curry sauce and chopped spring onions, to serve
