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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Fried Rice

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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Fried Rice

You honestly can’t tell the difference. Tastes just like chicken fried rice from your local takeaway. Enjoy crispy chicken with delicious air-fried rice. Simple yet satisfying 👌

SERVES

4

CALORIES

388

COOKING TIME

15 mins

DIFFICULTY

simple

Experience the irresistible taste of air fryer honey garlic chicken fried rice with this easy-to-follow recipe that will make you forget about your favourite local takeaway. You honestly can’t tell the difference!

 

Why cook chicken fried rice in air fryer?

 

Cooking chicken fried rice in an air fryer is a fantastic choice for a quick and healthy meal. One of the main benefits is that air fryers require little to no oil, resulting in a lighter and less greasy version of traditional fried rice. Additionally, your chicken fried rice will be ready in just 15-20 minutes, making it a time-efficient option for busy weeknights. Clean-up is also a breeze; with minimal oil used, there’s less splatter and fewer dishes to wash compared to conventional cooking methods. The versatility of air fryers allows you to easily customise your fried rice by adding various vegetables and proteins to suit your taste preferences. Furthermore, air fryers are energy efficient, using less energy than conventional ovens, which makes them a more eco-friendly cooking option. They are also great for repurposing leftover rice and chicken, helping you reduce food waste. Ideal for small portions, air fryers can easily handle single servings or small batches of chicken fried rice. Finally, once you set it up, you can multitask while your meal cooks, freeing you up for other tasks. Overall, using an air fryer for chicken fried rice combines convenience with delicious results.

 

Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is quick, convenient, and sure to impress your family and friends. If you enjoy delicious air fryer fakeaway recipes like this, you can pick up a copy of my air fryer cookbooks Air Fryer 30 Minute Meals and The Healthy Air Fryer book today.

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Method

Step 1

Cut your chicken breasts into tiny pieces and coat in soy sauce and cornflour.

Step 2

Prepare your fried rice by popping your basmati rice into a bowl with 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp garlic purée, 1 tsp ginger, 1/2 a tsp Chinese five spice, 1 grated carrot and 100g (4 oz) frozen peas

Step 3

Pop your chicken into the air fryer for 12-14 minutes at 180°C (355°F). Airfry the fried rice mixture for 8 minutes at 180°C (355°F).

Step 4

Serve with some chilli oil and sesame seeds and enjoy!

Ingredients

Coat 4 chicken breasts in:

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce, to coat the chicken in
  • 1 tbsp cornflour, to coat the chicken in

Once cooked, make a glaze using:

  • 1 tbsp garlic puree
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp honey

Mix 2 micro bags of rice with:

  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic purée
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 a tsp Chinese five spice
  • 1 grated carrot
  • 100g (4 oz) frozen peas

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