Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a quick and easy way to enjoy a flavorful Tex-Mex meal at home. Juicy chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions are seasoned with a blend of spices, air-fried to perfection, and served with warm tortillas for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fajitas:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lime
- chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- warm tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Fajita Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Air Fry the Fajitas: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Add the mixture to the air fryer basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 12–14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with lightly charred edges.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Great with sour cream, salsa, avocado, or shredded cheese.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices and oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without tortillas)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
