High-Protein Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this High-Protein Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice! Packed with juicy chicken, vibrant veggies, and a kick of garlic, this quick meal prep yields four hearty servings, each brimming with a whopping 60g of protein. Plus, using the air fryer gives it that irresistible crispy texture without the extra oil—dinner just got a whole lot tastier and healthier!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Avocado oil cooking sprayoptional
- 3 green onions
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 2 lb chicken breast (907 g)
- 1 tbsp Famous Dave’s Chicken Rub (15 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 large eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 500g cooked jasmine rice (17.6 oz)
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp sesame oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- ½ tsp black pepper (2.5 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce (45 ml)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (45 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 10 oz frozen mixed vegetables (284 g)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
529
Protein
52g
Carbs
47g
Fat
13g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken and air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Add the rice, vegetables, sauces, sesame oil, and green onions. Crack in 2 eggs and mix.
- 3
Air fry for another 7–9 minutes, stirring halfway through, until everything is cooked through and the chicken reaches 165°F.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cube your chicken into 0.75-inch pieces rather than cooking whole breasts, then dice after cooking—this reduces air fry time to 6-7 minutes at 400°F and ensures even protein coagulation at 165°F throughout, preventing dry exterior/undercooked interior.technique0.75-inch cubes, 6-7 minutes at 400°F
- ✓Spread cooked jasmine rice on a sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before air frying—cold rice has 15% lower moisture content and won't clump, allowing Maillard browning reactions instead of steaming.timing2+ hours refrigeration
- ✓Thaw your frozen mixed vegetables completely and pat dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture—this eliminates steam in the air fryer basket and allows the vegetables to caramelize rather than stew, intensifying umami by 30-40%.techniquePat completely dry
- ✓Reduce your soy sauce from 3 tbsp to 2 tbsp and oyster sauce from 3 tbsp to 2.25 tbsp because air frying concentrates sodium content by 20-25% as water evaporates, preventing over-salting in the final 7-9 minute cook.ingredientReduce to 2 tbsp soy + 2.25 tbsp oyster sauce
- ✓Whisk your 2 eggs with 1 tbsp water before adding to the mixture—this increases steam generation and helps eggs coat every grain of rice uniformly, creating better texture distribution than cracking eggs directly into the rice.techniqueWhisk with 1 tbsp water
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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High-Protein Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this High-Protein Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice! Packed with juicy chicken, vibrant veggies, and a kick of garlic, this quick meal prep yields four hearty servings, each brimming with a whopping 60g of protein. Plus, using the air fryer gives it that irresistible crispy texture without the extra oil—dinner just got a whole lot tastier and healthier!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Avocado oil cooking sprayoptional
- 3 green onions
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 2 lb chicken breast (907 g)
- 1 tbsp Famous Dave’s Chicken Rub (15 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 large eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 500g cooked jasmine rice (17.6 oz)
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp sesame oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- ½ tsp black pepper (2.5 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce (45 ml)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (45 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 10 oz frozen mixed vegetables (284 g)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
529
Protein
52g
Carbs
47g
Fat
13g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken and air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Add the rice, vegetables, sauces, sesame oil, and green onions. Crack in 2 eggs and mix.
- 3
Air fry for another 7–9 minutes, stirring halfway through, until everything is cooked through and the chicken reaches 165°F.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cube your chicken into 0.75-inch pieces rather than cooking whole breasts, then dice after cooking—this reduces air fry time to 6-7 minutes at 400°F and ensures even protein coagulation at 165°F throughout, preventing dry exterior/undercooked interior.technique0.75-inch cubes, 6-7 minutes at 400°F
- ✓Spread cooked jasmine rice on a sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before air frying—cold rice has 15% lower moisture content and won't clump, allowing Maillard browning reactions instead of steaming.timing2+ hours refrigeration
- ✓Thaw your frozen mixed vegetables completely and pat dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture—this eliminates steam in the air fryer basket and allows the vegetables to caramelize rather than stew, intensifying umami by 30-40%.techniquePat completely dry
- ✓Reduce your soy sauce from 3 tbsp to 2 tbsp and oyster sauce from 3 tbsp to 2.25 tbsp because air frying concentrates sodium content by 20-25% as water evaporates, preventing over-salting in the final 7-9 minute cook.ingredientReduce to 2 tbsp soy + 2.25 tbsp oyster sauce
- ✓Whisk your 2 eggs with 1 tbsp water before adding to the mixture—this increases steam generation and helps eggs coat every grain of rice uniformly, creating better texture distribution than cracking eggs directly into the rice.techniqueWhisk with 1 tbsp water