Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy flavorful, perfectly cooked fajitas with tender chicken strips and vibrant bell peppers and onions. Using your air fryer, you can whip up a delicious Mexican-inspired meal in under 30 minutes that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve them with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into ¼-inch thick strips
- ½ large red bell pepper cut into ¼-inch thick strips
- ½ large green bell pepper cut into ¼-inch thick strips
- 1 large red onion cut into ¼-inch thick strips
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ounce packet of fajita seasoning (or 2 tablespoons if using homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, set it to 400 degrees F and let it run for 4-5 minutes before adding the fajitas.
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chicken strips, red bell pepper strips, green bell pepper strips, and red onion strips. Drizzle over the olive oil.
- Season: Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything together until well combined and the pieces are evenly coated with seasoning and oil.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place the seasoned chicken and veggies into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400 degrees F for 14 minutes, stirring well once halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Check Doneness and Serve: Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Serve the cooked fajitas in warm tortillas topped with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freezing: Freezing cooked fajitas is not recommended because the vegetables become mushy when thawed.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in a 350 degree air fryer for 3-4 minutes or microwave for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Cooking Time Variation: Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model and the thickness of chicken strips. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- Cut Size Consistency: Cut chicken and vegetables into similar sizes and thicknesses to ensure even cooking.
- Seasoning Substitute: You can substitute taco seasoning for fajita seasoning if desired, with equally delicious results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
