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.
Servings 4
Calories 187kcal
Equipment
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
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg