Air Fryer Fajitas bring the sizzling excitement of Mexican restaurants right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. These tender, perfectly seasoned strips of meat and colorful vegetables cook to perfection with minimal oil, thanks to the magic of air frying.
Whether you’re planning a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend feast, this foolproof recipe delivers restaurant-quality fajitas that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds. The best part? Your air fryer does most of the work while you sit back and enjoy the aromatic fiesta.
Essential Ingredients for Air Fryer Fajitas
- Chicken Breast (1 lb): Fresh, boneless cuts work best for even cooking
- Olive Oil (2 tbsp): Helps seasonings stick and ensures moisture retention
- Seasonings Mix: Perfect blend of garlic, paprika, and all-purpose seasoning
- Bell Peppers (2): Any color works, slice them thin for quick cooking
- Shallots (2): Adds mild, sweet flavor compared to regular onions
- Tortillas (3-4): Room temperature works best for folding
- Fresh Garnishes: Parsley, cherry tomatoes, and lime for zesty finish
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat dry and slice into thin strips for quick, even cooking
- Season: Combine chicken with oil and spices, let marinate for enhanced flavor
- Veggie Time: Slice peppers and shallots into thin strips, mix with chicken
- First Air Fry: Cook at 400ºF for 12 minutes in a single layer
- Flip and Continue: Cook another 8 minutes until chicken is perfectly done
- Prep Garnishes: Meanwhile, chop tomatoes and parsley for fresh topping
- Assemble: Fill tortillas with cooked mixture
- Final Touch: Air fry assembled fajitas at 190°F for 4 minutes for crispy shells
- Serve: Top with fresh garnishes and a splash of lime juice
Cooking Techniques
Air frying these fajitas gives you that perfect sizzle and char you’d get from a restaurant, but right at home! The key is laying everything in a single layer – this lets the hot air circulate around each piece of chicken and veggie. A quick flip halfway through cooking makes sure everything cooks evenly. The final touch of crisping up the tortillas in the air fryer adds that lovely texture that makes fajitas extra special.
Quick Substitutions
Don’t have shallots? Regular onions work great too! Red or white onions add wonderful flavor. Any color bell peppers will taste amazing – mix and match for a rainbow effect. If you’re out of fresh parsley, cilantro makes a tasty swap. For the all-purpose seasoning, taco seasoning or fajita seasoning works perfectly. And if you prefer, you can use flour or corn tortillas based on what you like best.
Serving Suggestions
Make your fajitas even more amazing with some tasty toppings! Try adding:
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Fresh pico de gallo
- Pickled jalapeños
Serve with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans for a complete meal!
Storage Tips
Keep leftover chicken and veggie filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to eat, warm it up in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F. Store tortillas separately to keep them fresh. Skip storing assembled fajitas – they’re best made fresh so the tortillas stay crispy!
Air Fryer Fajitas
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Bowl
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/3 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/3 tsp ground paprika
- 1/3 tsp all-purpose seasoning such as Adobo or Chicken Rub
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 shallots
- 3-4 tortillas
- fresh parsley
- 6-7 cherry tomatoes
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Then cut it into thin strips and put in a bowl.
- Add olive oil, salt and all spices to the bowl, mixing thoroughly. Cover and keep refrigerated for up to an hour if needed while you prepare the rest of your meal.
- Cut the bell pepper and peeled shallot into thin strips
- Add the vegetables to the bowl with the chicken and stir well to combine.
- Transfer the chicken with peppers and onions to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12 minutes at 400ºF/200ºC.
- Flip the chicken and vegetables to the other side and cook for another 8 minutes at 400ºF/200ºC, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- While the fajitas are air frying, finely chop the tomatoes and parsley.
- Remove the chicken and veggies from the air fryer basket. Add the filling to 3 or 4 tortillas, then return the fajitas to the air fryer. Reduce the heat to 190°F and air fryer for another 4 minutes to crisp up the shells.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and parsley to the tortillas and serve the fajitas immediately. Drizzle with lime juice.
