These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are perfect for a busy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy and this dish comes together in just minutes. One of our favorite quick and easy weeknight recipes.
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- We will share all of our ingredients in a list and tell you why we use them.
- Step-by-step instructions on how to make the best chicken fajitas in the air fryer.
- Tips and tricks for storage and reheating for leftovers.
- Frequently asked questions that you might have about this dish.
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Chicken Fajitas are quick, easy, and one of my favorite meals to make in the air fryer.
These are not overly spicy unless you want them to be. Choose your spices accordingly.
We keep it mild in my house because the kids don't care for spicy foods. I can add different toppings such as peppers or jalapenos when I want to make this dish spicier.
You can serve these with refried beans or rice for sides. I also love serving chips and salsa with these.
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You can buy chicken seasoned and already cut into fajita strips, but I prefer to buy whole chicken breast and do it myself because it's cheaper and I can control the flavor.
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What you need to make Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
- Red Bell Pepper: Sweet, vibrant, and colorful. Adds flavor.
- Yellow Bell Pepper: Mild, yellow-hued pepper, adding flavor and texture.
- Orange Bell Pepper: Sweet and colorful pepper, complementing fajita ingredients.
- Chicken Breasts: Lean poultry cuts used for fajita meat.
- Fajita seasoning: Spiced mix for flavoring and seasoning, homemade or store-bought.
- Onion: Savory vegetable, a key component in fajitas.
- Flour Tortillas: Soft, versatile flatbreads used to wrap fajita fillings.
- Fresh Lime Juice, OPTIONAL: Citrusy, zesty juice for a tangy fajita marinade or garnish.
How to make Chicken Fajitas in the Air Fryer
Step 1
Preheat your Air Fryer to 380 degrees for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Slice the chicken breast into strips.
Step 3
Slice the onion and bell peppers.
Step 4
Place the chicken and veggies into a medium bowl and add the fajita seasoning. Toss until the chicken and vegetables are coated evenly with the seasoning.
Step 5
Add the chicken and vegetables to the Air Fryer basket. It's ok to overlap.
Step 6
Air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit (193.3 Celcius) for 18 minutes. Toss every few minutes to ensure everything cooks evenly. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees F.
Step 7
Remove from the Air Fryer and serve on flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Optional:
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.
Expert Tips
- You can marinate the chicken beforehand if you prefer, but this recipe has plenty of flavor on its own.
- I like to use a variety of bell peppers because the colors make it more festive and each has its sweet or spicy flavor.
- There are so many options of toppings for your fajitas. I just keep it simple with cheese, avocado, sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro.
- Each Air Fryer is different so you may need to adjust your time. Use a meat thermometer to be sure that the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees internally.
- You can put aluminum foil or parchment paper in the bottom of the air fryer to help with clean up, just don't put it in while pre-heating. You must have the food on top of these to hold it down.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover fajita mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place back into the air fryer and air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 minutes, or until fully cooked.
FAQs
Yes! It's recommended to use fresh or thawed chicken for better results. Frozen chicken may require adjustments in cooking time. You'll want to cook the frozen chicken on its own to thaw, then slice and add seasonings.
You can use either store-bought fajita seasoning or make your own by combining spices like chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
Preheating is recommended for even cooking. Preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before adding the fajitas.
Typically, flour tortillas are used for chicken fajitas, but you can choose your favorite type, including whole wheat or corn tortillas.
I hope you enjoy these chicken fajitas as much as we do! It's one of my favorite quick and easy weeknight meals.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell peppers
- 1 onion
- 4 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the basket with nonstick spray once the Air Fryer has completed the preheat cycle.
- Slice the chicken and all vegetables into slices. Add the slices to a medium sized mixing bowl and top with fajita seasoning.
- Add the seasoning chicken and vegetables to the prepared Air Fryer basket and cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 minutes. Toss the chicken and vegetables every few minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Remove the chicken and vegetables from the Air Fryer and serve with flour tortillas, cheese, and your favorite fajita toppings.
Notes
- Consider using toppings such as sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, lime juice, diced jalapenos, and more.
- Store any leftover fajita meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve as leftovers with rice or as a fajita salad.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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