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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

The ultimate comfort food, Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are packed with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken, vibrant peppers, and classic toppings come together seamlessly, making this dish a must-try tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ounce fajita seasoning 1 packet
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 medium lime wedges

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, and fajita seasoning. Mix everything together until the chicken and vegetables are fully coated.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Once heated, place the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You might need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  3. Air fry for about 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  4. Warm the tortillas as per package instructions. To assemble the fajitas, spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla, and top with your choice of toppings.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas.

Notes

  • Chicken Choices: Chicken breasts cook quickly and stay lean, but thighs add extra juiciness and richness. Just make sure to slice either into thin, even strips for best results.
  • Homemade Seasoning FTW: My homemade fajita seasoning gives you full control over the flavor, spicy, smoky, perfectly balanced. Store-bought works in a pinch, but this blend is a keeper.
  • Air Fryer Tips: Don’t skip the preheat, your chicken and veggies need that heat blast to get a bit of char. Cook in batches if things are too crowded, and give it a shake halfway through so everything cooks evenly.
  • Veggie Swaps: No bell peppers? Try zucchini, mushrooms, or thinly sliced red cabbage. Just keep the cuts consistent for even cooking.
  • Make It a Meal: Serve with warm tortillas, lime wedges, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Or skip the tortillas and build the best fajita rice bowls of your life.