Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
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Made with juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty seasoning, these easy air fryer chicken fajitas are a quick and flavorful dinner idea.
Chicken fajitas made in the air fryer are perfect for busy weeknights because they take less than 30 minutes to make and only one pan is needed. Less cleanup and more time with family is always nice!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients & Notes
- Peppers – Red, yellow, and green bell peppers.
- Red Onion
- Chicken
- Fajita Seasoning – premade or store bought.
- Avocado Oil – It has a high smoke point making it better than olive or vegetable oil.
How To Make Chicken Fajitas In The Air Fryer
See below for a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Slice the yellow, green, and red bell peppers, as well as the red onion into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the avocado oil and fajita seasoning together. Add the chicken and vegetables.
- Toss or stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Place the seasoned chicken and vegetables in the air fryer basket, spreading them out into a single layer.
- Cook in the air fryer for 11 minutes.
- Carefully remove the basket and shake it or use tongs to turn the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook for an additional 11 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Once cooked, remove the chicken fajitas from the air fryer and serve immediately with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and any other desired toppings
Substitutions & Variations
- For low sodium, go with a salt-free or low sodium fajita seasoning.
- Instead of chicken, use steak or beef.
- Don’t feel like chopping your veggies? Use frozen precut peppers and onions.
- Use precut grilled chicken strips instead of fresh.
What To Serve With Chicken Fajitas
These easy air fryer chicken fajitas will go great with a side of Mexican rice, beans, elote, pico de gallo, chips and salsa, or corn.
Storing & Reheating
- Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can reheat the chicken and vegetable mix in the microwave or on the stove when you’re ready to eat.
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Made with juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty seasoning, these easy air fryer chicken fajitas are a quick and flavorful dinner idea.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Slice the yellow, green, and red bell peppers, as well as the red onion into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the avocado oil and fajita seasoning together. Add the chicken and vegetables.
- Toss or stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Place the seasoned chicken and vegetables in the air fryer basket, spreading them out into a single layer.
- Cook in the air fryer for 11 minutes.
- Carefully remove the basket and shake it or use tongs to turn the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook for an additional 11 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
