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Air Fryer Stir Fry is packed full of flavor with succulent chicken in every bite. Stir fry is a healthy dinner option without missing out on any crunchy textures from all the fresh vegetables.

Chicken stir fry with peppers and mushrooms on a white plate in front of an air fryer and salt and pepper shakers.

This is a quick and simple recipe that makes the ultimate easy dinner of healthy deliciousness. It is ready in a little over 10 minutes which gives you just enough time to set the table before it is time to enjoy your masterpiece.

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WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS STIR FRY RECIPE

You will love this stir fry recipe because it is such an easy dinner or healthy side dish to make on busy weeknights. It is perfect for a family meal or when you have company over for a long-awaited visit.

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One of the amazing things about this dish is any type of meat, crispy tofu or vegetable can be integrated into this appetizing stir fry. Leftover roasted chicken, other meats, fresh or frozen veggies are also great to use and will help clean out your refrigerator at the same time. 

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Ingredients:

  • boneless chicken breast or thighs
  • sesame oil– like Kikkoman Sesame Oil
  • soy sauce
  • brown sugar– packed
  • chili powder
  • freshly grated ginger
  • portabella mushrooms
  • red bell pepper
  • orange bell pepper
  • white onion
  • fresh snow peas– or frozen

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER STIR FRY:

  1. In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, and freshly grated ginger. Whisk together until well combined.

    Sause and seasonings mixed before marinating chicken

  2. Pour sauce into a large shallow dish, or sealable bag. Add in the chicken pieces and toss until the chicken is covered in the sauce. Let meat pieces marinate for at least 30 minutes to an hour in your refrigerator.

    Uncooked chicken in a ziploc bag marinating in sauces and seasonings

  3. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray. Then transfer marinated chicken to the air fryer basket. Toss in the mushrooms, onion, bell peppers and snow peas into the basket.

    Uncooked vegetables and chicken in the air fryer basket

  4. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 7-9 minutes, toss food midway through the cooking process, until chicken has finish cooking and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, your cooking times may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.

Juicy cooked chicken with stir fry vegetables in the air fryer basket after being cooked

FAQ’s

What can be served with this dish?

There are numerous types of rice that can be served with this dish. Cauliflower rice, steamed rice, white rice, brown rice, basmati rice and wild rice will all be delicious with this chicken stir fry. Mashed white potatoes, Air Fryer baked potatoes or sweet potatoes smothered with this flavorful dish will be amazing.

How to store leftover stir fry?

Store leftovers in an airtight container or a resealable storage bag for up to 4 days in your refrigerator. Freeze leftovers in a freezer food-safe container or airtight covered container for up to 1 month. Prior to storing let leftovers completely cool.

Are there other meats and vegetables I can use?

Pork tenderloin cut into pork strips, beef steak, seasoned shrimp or scallops are great options. For vegetable lovers make crispy broccoli florets, use roasted veggies such as eggplant, zucchini, or asparagus. Air fryer Crispy tofu or extra-firm tofu are perfect in this stir fry.

Chicken stir fry served over rice on a light brown plate

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Juicy chicken and stir fry veggies in a an air fryer basket after being cooked
5 from 8 votes
Servings: 4

Air Fryer Stir Fry

By Becky
Air Fryer Stir Fry is full of flavor with every bite of chicken and vegetables. This healthy dinner option is so easy to make too!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast, or thighs, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup white onion, sliced
  • 1 cup portabella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium orange or yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas, fresh or frozen

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, and freshly grated ginger. Whisk together until well combined.
  • Pour sauce into a large shallow dish, or sealable bag. Add in the chicken pieces and toss until the chicken is covered in the sauce. Let meat pieces marinate for at least 30 minutes to an hour in your refrigerator.
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray. Then transfer marinated chicken to the air fryer basket. Toss in the mushrooms, onion, bell peppers and snow peas into the basket.
  • Air fry at 380 degrees F for 7-9 minutes, toss food midway through the cooking process, until chicken has finish cooking and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Notes

Optional Additional Flavors: Garlic powder, orange sauce, black pepper, dark soy sauce, Italian seasoning, a few cloves garlic, hot sauce, a tablespoon rice vinegar, dry sherry or white vinegar.
Optional Toppings: Sesame seeds, sliced green onion, chopped peanuts, crushed potato chips, lemon wedges or zest, the crispiness of bacon bits or crunchy coating from breadcrumbs. 
Substitutions: Frozen vegetables can replace fresh ones (cook time may slightly vary). Use tamari for gluten free option (tastes like soy but does not have wheat in it). Use vegetable oil, grapeseed oil or avocado oil if you do not have sesame oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 956mg, Potassium: 689mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 1380IU, Vitamin C: 56mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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3 Comments

  1. Barbara Harlow says:

    5 stars
    Easy to follow very simple great recipes

    Reply
  2. Brenda says:

    How could you make this in oven style air fryer?

    Reply
    1. Becky Abbott says:

      You can put everything on a small baking tray. The air frying time might need to be adjusted by a minute or two.

      Reply