Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions are seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Serve the fajitas with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a delicious dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Fajitas:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- juice of 1 lime
For Serving:
- warm flour or corn tortillas
- toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Fajitas: In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with spices. Toss to coat.
- Cook in the Air Fryer: Place the mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze lime juice over the cooked fajitas. Serve with tortillas and toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning and oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without tortillas or toppings)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
