Description
This easy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas recipe features tender strips of chicken breast and crisp bell peppers tossed in fajita seasoning and olive oil, cooked quickly in the air fryer for a healthy and delicious meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into ¼-inch thick strips
- ½ large red bell pepper cut into ¼-inch thick strips
- ½ large green bell pepper cut into ¼-inch thick strips
- 1 large red onion cut into ¼-inch thick strips
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ounce packet of fajita seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade fajita seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, set it to 400 degrees F and allow it to run for 4-5 minutes before adding the fajitas.
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture.
- Season: Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken and vegetables, then toss everything together until well coated and mixed thoroughly.
- Cook: Place the seasoned chicken and veggies into the preheated air fryer basket in an even layer. Cook at 400 degrees F for 14 minutes, stirring or shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve the fajitas warm inside tortillas with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, cheese, or salsa.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days (not three months as originally stated, which is too long for cooked chicken).
- Freezing: Freezing cooked fajitas is not recommended as the vegetables become mushy upon thawing.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in a 350 degree air fryer for 3-4 minutes or microwave for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Cooking time may vary depending on air fryer model and chicken strip thickness; always verify internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Cut chicken and vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute fajita seasoning with taco seasoning if needed without compromising flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
