air fryer chicken fajitas are quick, juicy, and packed with flavor. Here’s a simple, foolproof recipe you can make in about 20 minutes 🌶️🍗
🌯 Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 onion, sliced
Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Season the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix:
- chicken slices
- olive oil
- all spices
- lime juice (optional)
- Toss until fully coated.
2. Add Veggies
Add peppers and onions to the bowl and toss together with the chicken.
3. Air Fry
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place mixture in air fryer basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- Cook 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
📌 For extra char: cook 2 minutes longer.
4. Serve
Serve hot with:
- warm tortillas
- sour cream
- guacamole
- salsa
- shredded cheese
🔥 Tips for Best Results
- Slice chicken thin for fast cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket — it steams instead of browns.
- If you want more caramelized veggies, cook chicken first, then add veggies for last 4–5 minutes.
🌮 Optional Add-On
Air Fryer Fajita Bowls
Serve over:
- cauliflower rice
- regular rice
- lettuce
- quinoa