Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas recipe is a quick and delicious way to prepare a classic Tex-Mex favorite. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with fajita spices and cooked alongside vibrant bell peppers and onions in the air fryer, resulting in juicy, flavorful fajitas perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken 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
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ounce packet of fajita seasoning (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: Add the chicken strips, red and green bell peppers, and red onion strips to a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the ingredients.
- Season the Mixture: Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken and veggies. Toss well until everything is thoroughly coated with the seasoning and oil.
- Air Fry: Place the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture into the preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees F for 14 minutes, stirring well halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. Confirm that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F before serving.
- Serve: Serve the hot chicken fajitas in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days; freezing cooked fajitas is not recommended due to mushy vegetables upon thawing.
- Reheat leftovers in a 350 degree air fryer for 3-4 minutes or microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Cooking times may vary based on air fryer model and thickness of chicken strips; always check internal temperature to ensure doneness.
- Cut chicken and vegetables to uniform sizes to promote even cooking.
- Taco seasoning can be used as a substitute for fajita seasoning in a pinch without compromising flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
