Air Fryer Fajitas
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.
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.
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