Easy Air-Fryer and Rice Cooker Recipes
P.S. Havent read part one? Check out 16 Fuss-Free Air-Fryer Recipes here.
When youre too tired to whip up a lengthy meal from scratch, air-fryers and rice cookers are your best friend. Theyre fast, easy and have minimal clean up work to do post-dinner.
Whats more, with the right recipes, the quality and flavour of food can be as if youve spent hours toiling in the kitchen. Weve compiled a list of 16 Fuss-Free Air-Fryer Recipes before, and here are 10 more fast and easy recipes you can easily prepare with just an air-fryer or a rice cooker:
Air-Fryer
1. Sio Bak
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If you’re a fan of crispy Sio Bak, but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, then this air-fryer sio bak recipe is a game-changer. Itll save you so much time, and give you an even golden-brown skin on the meat.
To make sure that the pork belly skin has that crunchy crackling, poke holes in the skin, then rub salt onto it. Then, let it marinate in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. Afterwards, simply place the pork belly in the air-fryer, let it work its magic, and its done. So easy!
Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u4zOvBUjI8
Preparation Time: 2 hours. Serves 3-4.
2. Tandoori Chicken
Our next air-fryer recipe, Tandoori Chicken, is bursting with bold, spicy flavors and can easily be made in your air-fryer for a fuss-free meal. We took inspiration from the classic Indian dish and simplified the process, making it accessible for anyone to make at home.
Start by marinating your chicken with a blend of yogurt and spices, then pop it in the air fryer and let it cook for 40 minutes, turning it over at the 20-minute mark. The result? Tender, flavorful chicken with crispy edges that will leave you wanting more.
Looking to level up the dish? We also included a Mint Chutney recipe which is spicy and has a refreshing aroma that pairs really well with the smokey chicken.
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/air-fryer-tandoori-chicken/
Preparation Time: 1 hour. Serves 4.
3. Easy Roasted Broccoli
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We all love a good, toasty roasted broccoli with charred bits. To get that texture and flavour, you can skip out on preheating the oven and just use an airfryer! Put chopped and seasoned broccoli in the air-fryer for around 8 minutes and 180 degrees and Voila, a side dish is complete. A lazy but healthier-choice option for a meal.
Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAIrOczOqIM&ab_channel=TheMeatmenChannel
Preparation Time: 10 mins. Serves 4.
4. Air-Fryer Roasted Duck Leg
Biting into this tasty and tender duck leg, you would never guess that this was prepared in an air-fryer. The process of air-frying gives the roasted duck leg a certain crispiness that may even surpass the traditional method of roasting.
For this recipe, marination is key. We recommend marinating the duck leg with a mix of salt, 5 spice powder and white pepper. For the best results, marinate for at least an hour before frying. Serve with rice and cucumber for a homemade Kopitiam meal.
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/air-fryer-roasted-duck-leg/
Preparation Time: 15 mins. Serves 3-4.
5. Belacan Fried Chicken
This delicious and appetizing side dish really brings out the best flavours of belacan. If youre a belacan fan, this is a must-try. Simply marinate the chicken wings and drumsticks in the homemade belacan paste, which consists of belacan, white pepper, coriander, oil, salt and sugar. Let it sit for 2 hours before tossing in the air-fryer at 190 degrees celsius for 15 to 20 minutes.
Alternatively, this recipe also provides the steps to fry the chicken wings in a pan. Regardless of which method you use, you can be sure youll end up with addictive fried chicken with a savoury and spicy kick.
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/air-fryer-roasted-duck-leg/
Preparation Time: 1 hour. Serves 4.
One Pot
6. Hokkien Mustard Greens Rice
Making weeknight dinners is super easy with our One Pot Hokkien Mustard Rice recipe! Whats more, it’s also packed with flavour and nutrition, with a good balance of meat, carbs, and vegetables.
Simply give the ingredients a fry, then throw them into the rice cooker along with some rice and let everything cook. Youll get a super fragrant and comforting pot of mixed rice thats so delicious, with little clean up!
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/one-pot-hokkien-mustard-rice/
Preparation Time: 30 minutes. Serves 3-4.
7. Tau Yu Bak
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If you’re looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, you can’t go wrong with Tau Yu Bak. A classic Chinese dish made with pork belly and soy sauce, and it’s perfect for those days when you want something hearty and flavorful.
To make Tau Yu Bak, you’ll need to simmer the pork belly in a mixture of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, among other common kitchen seasonings until it’s tender and infused with flavour. Simple but delicious, but sure to satisfy!
Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5HvKRlEgX4
Preparation Time: 1 hour 15 mins. Serves 3-4.
8. Hainanese Chicken Rice
Many of us grew up eating yummy Hainanese Chicken Rice from hawker centres and food courts. But did you know that you can actually recreate this dish at home, using just a rice cooker?
The secret of cooking this fragrant chicken rice lies in the technique of cooking the rice with chicken broth, garlic, ginger and spring onions, which infuses the rice with an umami flavour! Using a rice cooker to steam the chicken also makes the meat really tender and preserves its taste.
And you cant have chicken rice without Chicken Rice Chilli. Spice up this local classic with our easy, 5-minute chilli recipe!
Recipe: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaOzoEHBHVM/
Preparation Time: 45 minutes. Serves 3-4.
9. Rice Cooker Claypot
Even without a claypot, this one-pot recipe serves up all the yummy flavours of the typical claypot rice in only 45 minutes. We recommend using chicken thigh and Chinese wine sausage for the protein, but you can also toss in other meats as you like! The colours and smells when you lift the lid will be just heavenly. So worth it with so little effort!
Recipe: https://www.tiktok.com/@themeatmensg/video/7176095787225451778
Preparation Time: 45 minutes. Serves 3-4.
10. One Pot Chicken and Rice with Mushroom
If youre tired of whipping up huge feasts for CNY, try this one-pot dish. Its also great to clear out the leftover ingredients and vegetables, as the rice will take the flavour of whatever you add in. With literally just 5 simple steps, most of which are in the rice cooker, its perfect for a lazy day meal. You can also stir in an egg towards the end of cooking time for extra deliciousness.
Recipe: https://themeatmen.sg/one-pot-chicken-and-mushroom-rice/
Preparation Time: 45 minutes. Serves 2-4.
One-Pot Recipes
Air-fryers and rice cookers are truly a kitchens best friends, especially for days where convenience is key. Get filling and delicious meals with these recipes thatll impress your family and friends, especially when you tell them that the dishes were air-fried or cooked in a rice cooker.
If you have any other air-fryer and one-pot recipes you swear by, share them with us at The Meatmen Facebook Cooking Community! We cant wait to see your creations.
Thinking of what else to cook for dinner? Check out 11 more fuss-free air-fryer recipes here.
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