Air Fryer Chicken Burrito Meal Prep Bowls
These air fryer chicken burrito meal prep bowls are high in protein, easy to make, and packed with seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, and corn for a practical 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 chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup salsa optional
- chopped cilantro optional
- lime wedges optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- 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.
- Divide the cooked rice evenly between 4 meal prep containers.
- Add the black beans and corn to each container.
- Divide the cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and red onion between the containers.
- Top each bowl with the cooked chicken.
- Add salsa, chopped cilantro, or a lime wedge when serving if desired.
- Let the bowls cool slightly before sealing and storing. If you want the lettuce extra fresh, keep it separate and add it after reheating.
Notes
- Cut the chicken into even pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or the chicken may steam instead of getting better texture.
- Keep salsa separate until serving if you want the bowls to hold up better in the fridge.
- You can swap white rice for brown rice or cilantro lime rice.
