Name: How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into strips); 2 bell peppers (cut into strips); 1/2 red onion (cut into strips); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1-2 tablespoons fajita seasoning

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PREP + COOK TIME: 30 minutes
METHOD: Air fryer
OTHER TOOLS: Knife and cutting board
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 5

Not only are the best air fryer chicken fajitas tender and flavorful, but they’re also the fastest, easiest way to get this tasty meal on your table for dinner! The air fryer prepares the juicy chicken and lightly chars the peppers and onions for an authentic family-favorite that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

What’s To Love About This Recipe

Enjoy restaurant-quality fajitas without a sizzling cast iron pan and loads of prep! This recipe delivers quick, hands-off cooking with bold, classic fajita flavor.
This version of juicy chicken fajitas is healthier and less greasy than skillet fajitas, thanks to the minimal oil used in the air fryer.
Get juicy chicken and tender-crisp peppers and onions all in one basket for a delicious, simple meal. Add tortillas, rice, and all the toppings you like for a tasty, customizable plate!
Just 5 ingredients to make air fryer fajitas that will keep you coming back for more! With my homemade fajita seasoning, you can easily throw everything together in your kitchen for an easy weeknight dinner.
With minimal oil, there’s also minimal grease splatter and clean up. Using the air fryer keeps weeknight meal prep easy, and it’s the simplest way to make your fajitas at home!

Ingredients Needed

Boneless skinless chicken breast – Chicken breast is a lean protein and cooks quickly in the air fryer. Sliced the breast against the grain into uniform strips for even cooking.
Bell peppers – Use a mix of colorful bell peppers for presentation and also to add sweetness. Green peppers tend to be more bitter, and red, yellow, and orange peppers will have a sweeter taste.
Red onion – Slice a red onion into strips similar to the peppers. Red onion, specifically, adds a delicious sweetness that complements the seasoning.
Olive oil – Oil helps the seasoning stick and allows the meat and veggies to brown lightly.
Fajita seasoning – My preference is to use this simple homemade seasoning blend since I can customize the ingredients and leave out fillers and preservatives. Mix up a batch at home, or choose your favorite store-bought blend.

overhead view of white bowls containing cut up chicken breasts and sliced green and yellow peppers and purple onion, with small bowl of fajita seasoning and bottle of olive oil on side

How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Toss the sliced chicken and peppers with olive oil and seasoning until well coated.

bowl of seasoned cut up chicken breasts, peppers and onions surrounded by bowl of fajita seasoning and bottle of olive oil

Add chicken and peppers to the air fryer basket.

overhead view of black air fryer containing seasoned fajita mixture of chicken breasts, peppers and onions

Cook at 380 ℉ for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

overhead view of black air fryer containing air fried fajita mixture

Serve with tortillas, cheese, and sour cream or as desired.

overhead view of large bowl of chicken and veggie fajita mixture, surrounded by bowls of guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese and a wooden cutting board with tortillas

Pro Tips

Slice the chicken and veggies into uniform strips for even cooking.
Don’t overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if needed for the best caramelization.
Chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 ℉ (use a meat thermometer for accuracy).
Shake the basket or lightly toss the contents halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Warm up tortillas in foil in the air fryer during the last few minutes of cooking.
You can either use my homemade fajita seasoning or grab a premixed blend from the store.

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Expand your air fryer fajita options with different proteins like flank steak or skirt steak (very thinly sliced against the grain), or shrimp (this will cook faster, usually around 8 minutes).
Swap fajita seasoning for traditional taco seasoning or a smoky chili-lime blend.
Go beyond bell peppers and onions and add sliced mushrooms, zucchini, or poblano peppers for extra veggies. Slice any additions evenly so they cook at the same rate as the rest of the ingredients.
For spicier fajitas, add jalapeño slices or extra chili powder with the olive oil coating.

closeup of fajita mixture on wooden cutting board

How To Serve Chicken Fajitas

To serve classic fajitas, it is essential to gather the tortillas and toppings for a full spread! Add these to your grocery list for a restaurant-quality fajita night at home:

flour tortillas
shredded cheese
sour cream
salsa or pico de gallo
guacamole
lime wedges

Air fryer chicken fajitas are a versatile protein and veggie base for plenty of meal variations! Create a sheet pan of fajita nachos or create customizable fajita bowls served over rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa with toppings.

Pair with additional Mexican-inspired sides such as Easy Spanish Rice In The Instant Pot, Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soaking Needed!), or Mexican Street Corn Salad.

overhead view of four prepared fajita mixture in soft tortillas on a white platter

Storing and Reheating

How To Best Store Leftovers

Fridge

Store leftover fajitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. (Freezing is not recommended since the peppers will get mushy.)

How To Best Reheat Leftovers

Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350 ℉ for 4-5 minutes, or add to a skillet with a splash of broth.

How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Not only are the best air fryer chicken fajitas tender and flavorful, but they're also the fastest, easiest way to get this tasty meal on your table for dinner! The air fryer prepares the juicy chicken and lightly chars the peppers and onions for an authentic family-favorite that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

Jennifer Draper

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Serving Size

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips
2 bell peppers cut into strips
1/2 red onion cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-2 tablespoons fajita seasoning

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Instructions

Toss sliced chicken and peppers with olive oil and seasoning until well coated
Add chicken and peppers to air fryer basket
Cook at 380 ℉ for 15-20 minutes until cooked through
Serve with tortillas, cheese, and sour cream or as desired

Notes

Store leftover fajitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350 ℉ for 4–5 minutes or warm up in a skillet with a splash of broth.
Slice chicken and veggies into uniform strips to cook evenly in the air fryer.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and cook in batches for the best caramelization.
Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 ℉.
Shake the basket halfway through for even cooking.
Warm tortillas in foil in the air fryer during the last few minutes.