Quick and Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
This recipe combines tender chicken with vibrant bell peppers and onions, seasoned with a zesty blend of spices, all cooked quickly in an air fryer.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into thin strips.
Vegetables
- 2 cups Bell Peppers A mix of red, yellow, and green, sliced.
- 1 medium Onion Sliced into thin strips.
Oils and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For coating chicken and vegetables.
- 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning A blend of spices for flavor.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Tortillas
- 6-8 Tortillas Flour or corn, warmed before serving.
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast into thin strips, and wash and slice the bell peppers and onion into similar-sized strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and mix well.
- Add the fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture into the air fryer basket, spreading it out evenly.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165°F (75°C). If needed, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the basket and let the fajitas sit for a minute before serving.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft.
- Serve by placing the chicken and vegetable mixture in the center of a tortilla and folding it over.
- Add toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream as desired.
Notes
For variations, consider adding more vegetables or using different proteins like shrimp or tofu.