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    Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Posted: Aug 16, 2020 Last Modified: Mar 2, 2022 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Have dinner ready on the table in less than 20 minutes with this quick and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas! Perfect as a quick dinner or as an easy meal prep for the week.

    Have dinner ready on the table in less than 30 minutes with this quick and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas! 

    What are Chicken Fajitas?

    Fajita is a Tex-Mex dish that includes grilled meat that is served on a tortilla. It originated with skirt steak but now they’re served with steak, chicken, shrimp, or tofu! You can cook it with bell peppers, onions, or any vegetable of your choice and serve it with whatever toppings you wish. Popular ones are sour cream, avocado/guac, salsa, and more red onions. You can also eat it “bowl” style if you’re not feeling the tortillas.

    So why an air fryer? I love using the air fryer to make my chicken fajitas because it takes less than 20 minutes to make from start to finish. This air fryer chicken fajitas is great when you’re cooking for 1-2. If you’d like to double the recipe, just cook it in two batches.

    What You’ll Need To Make This Simple Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    ingredients for air fryer chicken fajitas

    • chicken breasts
    • bell peppers
    • red onions: if you don’t have any red onions, you’re welcome to skip it. I had mini red onions on hand so that’s what I used.
    • olive oil: or cooking oil of your choice such as avocado oil.
    • fajita seasoning: if you don’t have premade fajita seasoning, down below is how to DIY.

    Homemade fajita seasoning

    • 4 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon onion powder
    • salt to taste
    • optional: cayenne pepper to taste
    • optional: pinch of sugar

    How To Make Chicken Fajitas in the Air Fryer

    • In a large bowl, combine your sliced chicken, bell peppers, and red onions. Drizzle with olive oil and fajita seasoning, toss to coat.
    • Add everything into your air fryer and air fry for 15 minutes at 400F, shaking the basket at the halfway point.
    • When done, remove with tongs and serve.

    Have dinner ready on the table in less than 20 minutes with this quick and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas! 

    cooked air fryer fajitas in the philips xxl air fryer basket

    Recipe Variations

    • you can swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs, just air fry it for an extra 2-3 minutes.

    Tips and Notes

    • This recipe was tested in the Philips XXL air fryer only.
    • To double the recipe, cook in two batches. If the air fryer basket is overcrowded, the chicken fajitas will “steam” rather than “air fry.”
    • If you are meal prepping this air fryer chicken fajitas, you can store for up to 4 days in an air tight container.
    • You can serve the chicken fajitas with corn tortillas or flour tortillas. Alternatively, eat on its own if you choose.
    • In the mood for another quick and easy air fryer recipe? Try my air fryer shrimp tacos and air fryer fish tacos!

    Ideas of what to top the air fryer chicken fajitas with

    • guacamole
    • avocado
    • salsa
    • pico de gallo
    • pineapple salsa
    • avocado corn salsa
    • sour cream
    • greek yogurt
    • lime
    Have dinner ready on the table in less than 30 minutes with this quick and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas! 

    Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Have dinner ready on the table in less than 20 minutes with this quick and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas! Perfect for dinner or as a meal prep.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
    • 3 bell peppers, sliced into strips
    • 1 red onions
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 3 tbsp fajita seasoning

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, combine your sliced chicken, bell peppers, and red onions. Drizzle with olive oil and fajita seasoning, toss to coat.
    • Add everything into your air fryer and air fry for 15 minutes at 400F, shaking the basket at the halfway point.
    • When done, remove with tongs and serve.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I'm always so happy to hear about it! I'd love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I'd really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving: 2servings | Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 1293mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6008IU | Vitamin C: 236mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Tex Mex
    Nutrition Disclaimer

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    Carmy is a healthy-ish living blogger based in Ontario. Here, you can find healthy-ish recipes including meal prep recipes, Instant Pot recipes, air fryer recipes, and lightened-up family favorites! Follow along for easy, straightforward recipes for any cooking level.

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