Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Enjoy a quick and tasty meal with these Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas, featuring marinated chicken and crisp vegetables cooked to perfection with vibrant spices.
Ingredients
For the Fajitas
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Flour or corn tortillas For serving
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, salsa, or shredded cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced chicken, sliced bell peppers, and onions.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then toss the mixture until well coated.
Cooking
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture into the air fryer basket in an even layer.
- Air fry for about 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serving
- Remove the basket from the air fryer and let it cool for a minute.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet, if desired.
- Place a generous amount of the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla, adding optional toppings as desired.
- Roll up the fajitas and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate your ingredients for at least 10 minutes. To ensure a crunchy texture, avoid overcrowding the air fryer and cook in batches if necessary.