For a quick meal idea that only requires three main ingredients – and a few seasonings – air fryer chicken fajitas are a great idea!
Tender pieces of chicken, roasted peppers and onions are coated in fajita seasoning. Serve them up in your favorite tortilla or shell and savor the delicious flavors!
Ingredients
To make these chicken fajitas in the air fryer, you’ll need the following ingredients. It’s not too many – making it a quick meal to prep and cook if you’re short on time!
- Chicken breasts – Cut into thin, even strips.
- Bell peppers – Any color, cut into even strips.
- Red onion – Cut into even strips.
- Olive oil – Alternatively, use avocado oil, canola oil, sunflower oil or similar.
- Salt – To season the chicken and vegetables.
- Pepper – For seasoning.
- Fajita Seasoning – To add flavor. Store-bought or homemade.
- Tortillas – Optional; for serving the chicken fajitas.
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
This air fryer chicken fajitas recipe is pretty straightforward, but before you set off to flavortown, read through these recipe tips so that there are no surprises!
- Make sure the chicken, bell peppers, and onion are cut into thin, even strips. This helps with even cooking.
- If you don’t have any fajita seasoning at home, you can also mix together some chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and tiny bit of granulated sugar.
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken, veggies and seasonings for 30 minutes before air frying.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook this amount of chicken and vegetables in batches.
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, but not overcooked as this can make it dry.
- You can customize the chicken fajitas with toppings of your choice, such as sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream or jalapeños.
Step by Step Instructions
To better understand how to make fajitas in the air fryer, here are the step by step process photos. This way you can follow along at home as you prepare the recipe.
Of course, the recipe card with all the relevant details can be found at the bottom of the post.
Place the cut chicken, bell pepper and onion strips in a mixing bowl.
Add salt, pepper, fajita spices, and olive oil to the bowl.
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. If you have time, you can cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in a cold place for 30 minutes to an hour.
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the chicken strips and vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry the chicken and veggies at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway through.
The exact cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer. The chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the peppers and onions should be soft. Don’t overcook, as this can dry out the chicken.
Serve chicken fajitas with warmed tortillas and toppings of choice.
Storage Tips
Any leftover chicken fajitas can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge. They will keep for 3-4 days after cooking.
To reheat, you can use the microwave but the chicken become a bit rubbery. Depending on how much you have left over, the air fryer on a lower heat (280 degrees Fahrenheit) for a few minutes will do the trick.
Just be careful not to overcook it or you may dry out the chicken!
FAQ
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about making chicken fajitas:
Yes, you can make chicken fajitas in the air fryer. The filling is very easy to cut, season, and cook. You’re then ready to fill your favorite tortilla with the creation.
To make chicken fajitas in the air fryer, cut the chicken, peppers, and onions into strips and toss in seasonings in a bowl. Then place in the air fryer basket and cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. When done, serve in a tortilla and enjoy!
Related Recipes
If you liked these chicken fajitas, here are some more combination dinners and quick meals that you might like to try out next!
- Chicken Breast and Potatoes Air Fried
- Italian Sausage and Peppers in the Air Fryer
- Kielbasa and Peppers in the Air Fryer
- Air Fried Stuffed Peppers
- Air Fryer Fish Tacos
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 1/2 bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1/2 read onion, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning, more to taste
- tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Place cut chicken, bell pepper and onion strips in a mixing bowl.2 chicken breasts, 1 1/2 bell peppers, 1/2 read onion
- Add salt, pepper, fajita seasoning, and oil to the bowl.1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning, 2 tablespoons oil
- Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. If you have time, you can cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate it in a cold place for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. When it's hot, add the chicken strips with the vegetables to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, cook in batches.
- Air fry the chicken and veggies at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway through cooking. The exact cooking time can vary depending on your air fryer. The chicken should be fully cooked and the peppers and onions should be soft. Don’t overcook as this can dry out the chicken.
- Serve the chicken fajitas with warmed tortillas and toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Cut the chicken, bell peppers, and onion into thin, even strips. This helps them cook evenly.
- If you don’t have any fajita seasoning at home, you can mix together some chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and tiny bit of granulated sugar.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might have to cook this amount of chicken and veggies in batches.
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- You can customize the chicken fajitas with toppings of your choice such as sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream, or jalapeños.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
