Chicken Fajitas in an Air Fryer
Chicken Fajitas are a quick, flavorful meal made with juicy spiced chicken strips and colorful bell peppers. Using an air fryer makes them faster, healthier, and still deliciously smoky and tender.
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Chicken fajitas in an air fryer are a quick Mexican-inspired meal made with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and onions. Learn how to make this easy, healthy recipe step by step at home.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 500 g chicken breast (sliced into thin strips)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
For the vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt and pepper
For serving (optional)
- Tortillas
- Sour cream or yogurt
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Fresh cilantro
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Season the chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken strips with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let it marinate for at least 15–20 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the vegetables
Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Preheat air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for about 3–5 minutes.
Step 4: Cook the chicken
Place seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through for even cooking.
Step 5: Add vegetables
Add the peppers and onions to the basket and cook for another 6–8 minutes until tender but slightly crisp.
Step 6: Combine and finish
Mix chicken and vegetables together in the basket or a bowl. Cook for an extra 2–3 minutes if needed for a slightly charred flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve in warm tortillas as fajitas wraps
- Add guacamole, salsa, and sour cream
- Serve over rice or salad for a low-carb bowl option
Tips for Best Results
- Cut chicken evenly for uniform cooking
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket
- Add vegetables later so they don’t overcook
- Add extra lime juice before serving for freshness
If you want, I can also make a spicy restaurant-style fajitas version, a low-carb fajita bowl, or a meal-prep air fryer fajitas guide for the week.