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Quick Chicken Stir Fry in Air Fryer

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Try this easy air fryer chicken stir fry recipe for a fast, delicious dinner. Perfect with rice or noodles for a quick weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 166
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 8 mushrooms
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 scallion also known as green onion
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) California olive oil Napa Valley or Central Valley origin preferred
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water

Method
 

  1. Combine soy sauce and Sriracha in a small bowl and stir to create a marinade.
  2. Slice the chicken into thin strips, toss in the marinade to coat, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Finely slice the bell pepper and mushrooms, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (198°C) for 3 minutes with a cake pan placed in the basket.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and the chicken mixture to the cake pan, then close the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Open the air fryer, stir the chicken with a wooden spoon or tongs, and add the prepared vegetables.
  7. Stir the mixture again, close the air fryer, and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in 1/4 cup of water.
  8. Close the air fryer and let the stir-fry rest for 5 minutes, then stir in sliced scallions and garnish with the remainder.
  9. Serve the stir-fry immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 589mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

Protein Choices: I often swap the chicken breasts for boneless thighs because they stay incredibly juicy in the intense air fryer heat.
Essential Equipment: Using a cake pan inside the basket is my