Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Close up overhead of chicken fajitas in flour tortillas

Air fryer chicken fajitas are an easy and delicious weeknight dinner! Made with juicy chicken breasts, bell peppers and red onion seasoned with lime, cilantro and a homemade seasoning blend with chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika.

Course dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 199kcal

Author Christy Gurin

Equipment

Ingredients

3 small bell peppers of different colors just use half of each if they’re large
1/2 onion red or white
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 medium-sized breasts
1 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
1 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice about 1 juicy lime
Chopped cilantro for garnish

Fajita seasoning

1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Mexican chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Slice bell peppers into thin strips, removing and discarding inner seeds and stem. Slice onion half from end to end and cut into similar sized thin strips, separating each of the layers after cutting. If vegetables are overly wet, roughly dry them with a kitchen towel or paper towel.
Remove any excess fat and bone fragments from the chicken. Cut chicken into thin ½” (1cm) strips and dry with paper towels.
Place chicken, bell peppers and onion into into a medium sized bowl. Add oil and toss with hands or a spoon to evenly coat.
In another small bowl, combine the fajita seasoning ingredients and stir well.
Sprinkle fajita seasoning onto chicken and veggies and work in with your hands (preferably) or a spoon.
Preheat air fryer to 400° F (205° C).
Once air fryer is preheated, place the chicken and vegetables into the air fryer tray or basket in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 400° F (205° C). Remove air fryer basket and shake half way through cook time. Flip or stir with spatula if using an oven style air fryer. Fajitas are done when peppers and onions are somewhat charred looking and chicken is done but not overcooked.
Sprinkle with cilantro and lime juice and use tongs to toss. Serve right away with tortillas, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and/or whatever other fajita fixings you want.

Notes

Over Crowding: If using a smaller air fryer or doubling the recipe, it's better to cook in batches instead or vegetables and meat will steam instead of sear.
Substitutions: Works for steak (flank steak) or large shrimp too.
Leftover Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer at 400°, oven preheated to 350° or on a pan on the stovetop over medium heat. If reheating on the stovetop, add oil to the pan first to make sure the chicken doesn't stick.
Nutrition facts are for ingredients in recipe and do not include tortillas or other toppings.

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