Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
These air fryer buffalo chicken meal prep bowls are high in protein, easy to make, and packed with seasoned chicken, rice, and simple vegetables for an easy lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Large mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs or spatula
- 4 meal prep containers
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cooked
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, optional
- ranch or blue cheese dressing, optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 380°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F internally.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean bowl and toss it with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Divide the cooked rice evenly between 4 meal prep containers.
- Add the cooked broccoli, shredded carrots, and chopped celery to each container.
- Top each bowl with the buffalo chicken.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onion if using.
- Add ranch or blue cheese dressing only when serving, if desired.
- Let the bowls cool slightly before sealing and storing.
Notes
- Do not toss the chicken with buffalo sauce before air frying or it can cook less evenly.
- Cut the chicken into similar-sized pieces so it cooks at the same rate.
- If you want a milder flavor, use a little less buffalo sauce.
- Keep dressing separate until serving so the bowls stay fresher.
