Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal option. Featuring juicy chicken breast strips seasoned with fajita spices and sautéed alongside crisp bell peppers and onions, this dish is perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering. Utilizing the air fryer ensures a perfectly cooked, tender texture with minimal oil and fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins 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 (about 2 tablespoons if using homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If your model lacks a preheat function, set it to 400 degrees and let it run for 4-5 minutes before cooking.
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips, red and green bell pepper strips, and red onion strips. Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the mixture.
- Season the mixture: Sprinkle the 1 ounce packet of fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Toss thoroughly until everything is well coated with the oil and seasoning.
- Air fry the fajitas: Place the seasoned chicken and vegetables in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 14 minutes, stirring well halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve: Remove the cooked fajitas from the air fryer and serve immediately in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or cheese.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days (not months).
- Avoid freezing cooked fajitas as the vegetable texture becomes mushy when thawed.
- Reheat leftovers in a 350 degree Fahrenheit air fryer for 3-4 minutes or microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Cooking times may vary by air fryer model and thickness of chicken strips; always check the internal temperature to ensure doneness.
- Cut chicken and vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
- In a pinch, taco seasoning can be used instead of fajita seasoning without sacrificing flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
