Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas is made with chicken breast, onion, olive oil, chili powder; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes to serve 4. 280 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Slice chicken into thin strips. Toss with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- 2
Add sliced peppers and onions to the seasoned chicken. Toss to combine.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked and veggies are charred.
- 4
Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything.
- 5
Serve in warm tortillas with sour cream, guacamole, cheese, and salsa.
Tip: Slice chicken against the grain for tender strips. Don't overcrowd — cook in batches if needed. The char on the peppers is flavor, not burning. Warm tortillas in the air fryer for 30 seconds.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 15 minutes vs ~27 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas at 400°F for 15 minutes. Slice chicken against the grain for tender strips. Don't overcrowd — cook in batches if needed. The char on the peppers is flavor, not burning. Warm tortillas in the air fryer for 30 seconds.
You need: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips, 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced, 1 large onion, sliced, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, Juice of 1 lime, Warm flour tortillas, Sour cream, Guacamole, Shredded cheese, Salsa, Fresh cilantro. This recipe serves 4 with 280 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas takes 15 minutes total at 400°F. Serve in warm tortillas with sour cream, guacamole, cheese, and salsa.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 15 minutes at 400°F.
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