Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
178 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Description
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas bring together skinless chicken breast chunks, sliced onions, and bell peppers tossed with olive oil and a homemade fajita seasoning. Preheating the air fryer ensures even cooking, while occasional tossing promotes caramelization and prevents steaming. The chicken reaches safety at 165°F (74°C), delivering tender, well-seasoned protein paired with sweet-tart vegetables. The air frying method crisps without excess oil, preserving textures and concentrating flavors.
The fajitas can be enjoyed simply with fresh toppings or integrated into tortillas for traditional serving. Variations include a quick seasoning substitute using paprika and cumin or scaling up the recipe in batches to fit larger air fryer baskets. Warming tortillas before serving enhances pliability and taste.
Practical tips include choosing uniform-sized chicken strips for even cooking and adjusting cook times based on ingredient size to control char levels. Leftover fajitas store well for up to five days refrigerated, making meal prep or speedy meals easier.
Ingredients
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into chunks, 450g, skinless
- 2 bell pepper deseeded and sliced
- 1 onion peeled and sliced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning make this easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Combine the sliced chicken, onion slices, bell pepper slices, olive oil, and fajita seasoning in a large mixing bowl until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the chicken mixture to the air fryer basket and air fry for 14-18 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time.
- Serve air fryer chicken fajitas as a salad (to keep it low carb) or as classic fajitas with toppings of your choice and tortillas on the side.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C / gas 6.
- Combine sliced chicken, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, and fajita seasoning in a large bowl and make sure everything is fully coated.
- Add the fajita mixture to a rimmed sheet pan and cook for 18-24 minutes, turning halfway through using a large spoon or tongs.
Notes
- Slice chicken strips evenly to ensure consistent cooking times.
- Adjust cook times if using smaller or larger pieces to avoid overcooking or undercooking.
- Toss the ingredients multiple times during cooking to develop a crisp, charred exterior.
- Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Use a simple paprika and cumin mix if you lack the full fajita seasoning.
- Cook in batches if your air fryer is too small to avoid steaming instead of frying.
- Warm tortillas before serving to improve their texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1956IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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