Description
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that brings the fiesta to your table! Tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices are cooked to perfection in just minutes. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh lime juice and cilantro, these fajitas make for an irresistible meal your family will love. Perfect for busy nights or entertaining guests, this recipe is customizable and easy to prep—guaranteeing delicious results every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and slicing the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper until well coated. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the seasoned chicken in the basket along with the sliced vegetables. Cook for 12-15 minutes until everything is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Remove from the air fryer and squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture; toss well to combine.
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side.
- Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture, garnish with cilantro if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 275g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg