Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal option packed with juicy marinated chicken strips and colorful bell peppers cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe delivers a delicious Tex-Mex experience with minimal cleanup and optional fresh toppings like avocado, sour cream, and salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Additional
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Sliced avocado, sour cream, or salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat fully before adding ingredients.
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken breasts, red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and sliced red onion. Add olive oil and all the spices, including chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Toss everything together until the chicken and veggies are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange in air fryer basket: Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer inside the preheated air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the fajitas: Air fry the mixture for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote uniform browning. The chicken should be fully cooked and the vegetables slightly charred by the end.
- Add lime juice: After cooking, squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and pepper mixture and toss gently to enhance the fresh flavors.
- Warm the tortillas: Place the tortillas in the air fryer and warm them for 1-2 minutes, just until soft and pliable.
- Serve: Assemble the fajitas by placing the chicken and pepper mixture inside the warm tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and add your preferred toppings such as sliced avocado, sour cream, or salsa. Enjoy your delicious and easy air fryer chicken fajitas!
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to control the heat level according to your taste.
- Use either flour or corn tortillas based on personal preference or dietary needs.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps the chicken and vegetables cook evenly and develop a nice char.
- For a gluten-free option, choose corn tortillas and ensure all seasonings are gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
