Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Recipe
This quick and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas recipe combines tender chicken strips with colorful bell peppers and red onion, all seasoned with zesty fajita spices and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner option that’s easy to prepare and perfect for serving with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into strips, around 1 pound / 450g)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced into ½ inch slices)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced into ½ inch slices)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced into ½ inch slices)
- 1 red onion (sliced into wedges)
To Serve
- Warmed tortillas
- Pico de gallo
- Avocado slices or guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat to ensure the chicken and vegetables cook evenly and get a nice sear.
- Season the Chicken and Vegetables: Drizzle the vegetable oil over the chicken strips, then toss them in the fajita seasoning until evenly coated. Add the sliced bell peppers and red onion, seasoning them with fajita seasoning as well and mixing thoroughly to coat all pieces.
- Air Fry the Mixture: Place the seasoned chicken and vegetables into the air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer if possible. Cook for 15 minutes, shaking or tossing the contents halfway through to promote even cooking and browning.
- Serve: Once cooked through and slightly charred, transfer the chicken and vegetables to a serving dish. Serve immediately with warmed tortillas, and add toppings like pico de gallo or avocado slices for a delicious meal.
Notes
- If you don’t have fajita seasoning, you can make your own blend with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- For extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.
- You can customize the vegetables to your liking; mushrooms or zucchini work well too.
- Make sure to cut the chicken into uniform strips so they cook evenly.
- Air fryer models vary, so check the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) before serving.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the air fryer or microwave.
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