Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Thin strips of chicken breast are seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked alongside colorful bell peppers and onions in the air fryer, producing tender, juicy chicken with slightly charred veggies. Served warm in tortillas with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and optional toppings like avocado or salsa, this dish is both healthy and delicious.
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
- 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, ensuring an ideal environment for even cooking.
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken breasts, red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle all the spices—chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Air fry the mixture: Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking or stirring the basket halfway through to promote even cooking and allow the chicken to cook through completely while the vegetables develop a slight char.
- Add lime juice: Once cooked, remove the basket and squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajita mixture. Toss gently to distribute the brightness and enhance the flavors.
- Warm the tortillas: Place the tortillas in the air fryer basket and warm them for 1-2 minutes until they are soft and pliable, perfect for wrapping the fajita filling.
- Serve: Assemble the fajitas by spooning the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla. Garnish with fresh cilantro and add sliced avocado, sour cream, or salsa as desired. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For spicier fajitas, increase cayenne pepper or add chopped jalapeños to the mix.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option or flour tortillas for a softer wrap.
- Make sure to slice chicken and vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
- The air frying time can vary by model; check chicken for doneness before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best results.
