These air fryer chicken fajitas bring restaurant-quality Mexican flavors straight to your kitchen in just 25 minutes. Juicy chicken strips and colorful bell peppers cook to tender-crisp perfection with minimal oil, making this a healthier twist on the classic sizzling dish.
At only 320 calories per serving with 18g of protein, these fajitas are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep. The air fryer creates that irresistible char while keeping the vegetables crisp and the chicken moist – no skillet required!
Fresh & Flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Ingredients
- Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless breasts, cut into 1/4-inch slices for even cooking
- Bell Peppers: 1 each of green, red, and yellow, sliced 1/4-inch thick for perfect tenderness
- Onion: 1 medium, sliced 1/4-inch thick for caramelized sweetness
- Oil: 1 tablespoon olive oil or 2-3 pumps of spray for even coating
- Seasoning Mix: Perfect blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika (1 teaspoon each)
- Tortillas: 8 flour tortillas, ready to wrap your delicious filling
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Prep & Season: Combine sliced chicken, colorful peppers, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle seasonings, tossing until evenly coated
- Air Frying: Transfer mixture to air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 15-18 minutes
- Mid-Cook Shake: Halfway through cooking, give everything a good shake for even cooking
- Temperature Check: Verify chicken reaches 165°F, adding 2-3 minutes if needed
- Serve: Scoop the sizzling mixture into warm tortillas and add your favorite toppings
Cooking Techniques
Getting those perfect fajita slices is super easy! Cut your chicken against the grain while it’s still slightly frozen – this makes it much easier to get those nice, thin strips. For the veggies, aim to keep all your slices about the same size so everything cooks evenly. When loading your air fryer basket, try not to overcrowd it – a single layer works best for that lovely caramelization on your peppers and onions.
Mix and Match Ingredients
Feel free to switch things up! Try poblano peppers for a mild kick, or mushrooms for an extra savory touch. Not a fan of chicken? This same recipe works great with steak strips or shrimp. If you’re watching carbs, swap the flour tortillas for lettuce wraps, or make a fantastic fajita bowl with cauliflower rice.
Serving Ideas
Set up a fun fajita bar! Warm your tortillas and put out bowls of fresh toppings like:
- Shredded cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Add some Mexican rice and black beans on the side for a complete meal!
Storage Tips
Keep your cooked fajita filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to eat, just pop it back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to reheat. Store your tortillas separately to keep them fresh. This filling also freezes well – just thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating!
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts in 1/4 inch slices
- 1 Green bell pepper in 1/4 inch slices
- 1 Red bell pepper in 1/4 inch slices
- 1 Yellow bell pepper in 1/4 inch slices
- 1 Onion in 1/4 inch slices
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil or 2-3 pumps olive oil spray
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 8 Flour tortillas
Instructions
- Place the chicken, peppers, and onion into a large mixing bowl and add the olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic power, and paprika. Toss to combine.
- Place the fajita mix into the air fryer basket and cook for 15-18 minutes, at 375F.
- Stir/Shake half way through cooking.
- Check the temperature of the chicken with an instant read thermometer– if it hasn’t reached 165F, continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the fryer, place into tortillas, and serve with garnishes of your choice.
