Air fryer fried rice with chicken and veggies is a quick and delicious meal that you can make with minimal effort. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and cooled rice (day-old rice works best)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, and diced bell peppers work well)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Ensure that all ingredients are prepared and ready to go, as stir-frying in the air fryer is a quick process.
- Stir-Fry Veggies and Chicken:
- In a bowl, toss the diced chicken and mixed vegetables with vegetable oil. Place them in the air fryer basket and cook for about 5 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally for even cooking.
- Push Ingredients to the Side:
- Push the partially cooked chicken and veggies to one side of the air fryer basket.
- Cook Beaten Eggs:
- Pour the beaten eggs into the other side of the basket. Allow them to cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally until scrambled.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Mix the scrambled eggs with the chicken and veggies in the air fryer basket.
- Add Rice:
- Add the cooked and cooled rice to the air fryer basket. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with Sauces:
- Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Stir to evenly coat the ingredients.
- Add Aromatics:
- Add minced garlic and chopped green onions. Stir again to distribute the flavors.
- Air Fry:
- Air fry the entire mixture for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through. This will help the rice get crispy and the flavors to meld.
- Season and Garnish:
- Season the fried rice with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve:
- Remove the air fryer fried rice from the basket and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious and quick air fryer fried rice with chicken and veggies!
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients or adjusting the seasonings to suit your taste.
