My Air Fryer chicken fajitas are the easiest 25-minute dinner! I season fresh chicken strips, bell peppers, and onions with packaged fajita seasoning and lime juice for a simple weeknight meal. The filling takes just 15 minutes to cook in my air fryer, and it’s way less oily than pan-frying. This fajita chicken can be served in tortillas, salads, or rice bowls!
Air Fryer Fajita Chicken and Peppers
I love chicken fajitas, but sometimes I don’t want to bother washing dishes after dinner. That’s when this air fryer chicken fajitas recipe comes in to save the night! It’s got all the sizzlin’ flavors I love without the hassle. I can just toss the ingredients in my air fryer with some non-stick spray or a parchment liner for easy cleanup. Tender chicken and sautéed veggies without any of the sautéing…sign me up! I seasoned these air-fried fajitas with store-bought seasoning mix to keep things easy. And a squeeze of fresh lime juice really brightens up the flavor!
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Don’t Crowd the Air Fryer!
I recommend cooking fajita chicken in batches if you don’t have a large enough air fryer. You don’t want the pieces of chicken to overlap one another. Otherwise, they will cook unevenly and steam in the basket. We want the chicken and veggies to get a bit crisp, so they need space to breathe!
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips*)
- 1½ tablespoons fajita seasoning (**)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from ½ lime)
- 1 medium red onion (sliced)
- 3 medium bell peppers (any color, deseeded and sliced)
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas (or corn, for serving)
Optional Toppings:
- chopped fresh cilantro
- avocado
- salsa
- sour cream
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F and spray the basket with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients, coating the chicken, peppers, and onion well with the spices.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1½ tablespoons fajita seasoning, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 medium red onion, 3 medium bell peppers
- Add the chicken mixture in a single layer to the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 mins, mixing halfway through the cooking.
- Serve hot with lightly toasted/warm tortillas and other garnish of choice.8 (6-inch) flour tortillas, chopped fresh cilantro, avocado, salsa, sour cream, lime wedges
Notes
- The fajita mixture alone is low-carb.
- Slice your vegetables evenly into medium-thin slices. If they’re too thin, they will burn before the chicken cooks through.
- I like to add some red pepper flakes to make my fajitas spicier.
- I recommend using air fryer parchment liners for easier cleanup.
- Nutritional information does not include tortillas or optional toppings.
Note: Water, salt, pepper, oil, and broth are not counted as ingredients on this site.
How to Make Chicken for Fajitas in the Air Fryer Step by Step
Prep: Gather the list of ingredients for this fajita recipe. Preheat your Air Fryer to 375°F, and spray the basket with nonstick spray. Or use a liner if you have them. Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, then slice the onion and bell peppers.
Mix the Fajita Filling: In a large bowl, mix together 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast strips, 1½ tablespoons of fajita seasoning, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, 1 medium sliced red onion, and 3 medium bell peppers sliced into strips. Be sure to fully coat the chicken, peppers and onion with the spice and oil mixture. If you like, let the fajita mixture marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Cook the Meat: Then add the chicken mixture in a single layer to the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 mins, mixing halfway through the cook time.
Serve: Serve fajita chicken on warm tortillas, topped with sour cream, pico de Gallo, or a squeeze of lime juice. I also love using this mix to make chicken fajita bowls with some rice and beans!
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
Store leftover air-fried fajita chicken mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat chicken and peppers in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through. Then serve on freshly-warmed tortillas with your preferred toppings.
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