Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Making chicken fajitas in an air fryer is an easy way to enjoy this Tex-Mex favorite at home. Juicy chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions are flavored and cooked just right in the air fryer. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have delicious fajitas ready to pair with warm tortillas and your choice of toppings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick & Healthy – Prepared in under 25 minutes.

• One-Basket Meal – Chicken and veggies cooked at once.

• Versatile – Customize with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite salsa.

• Family Favorite – Perfect for hectic weeknight meals.

Ingredients “Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas”

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into thin strips

• 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Tortillas + toppings of choice

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and spices.

3. Place the mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

4. Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

5. Serve hot in warmed tortillas, alongside guacamole, salsa, or cheese.

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Storage & Tips

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Reheat in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes.

• For a low-carb alternative, serve over lettuce or cauliflower rice

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Print Recipe

Enjoy juicy chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a quick Tex-Mex meal.

• Author: helth-recipe
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Diet: Paleo

Ingredients

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• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Tortillas + toppings of choice

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Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and spices.
3. Place the mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
4. Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
5. Serve hot in warmed tortillas, alongside guacamole, salsa, or cheese.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes. For a low-carb alternative, serve over lettuce or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 400
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 32g
• Cholesterol: 80mg