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Air fryer chicken fajitas are a tasty, quick way to enjoy your favorite Mexican meal right at home. Perfectly cooked, seasoned chicken with a colorful medley of peppers and onions makes for a satisfying dinner in under half an hour!
We love going out for Mexican food, but with a family of 4 boys it gets expensive real quick.
Plus, it’s just not the healthiest choice we can make because, let’s be honest, who can refuse all the refills of chips and salsa?
Not me!
But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy one of our favorite Mexican meals quickly and easily right at home for a fraction of the cost.
These air fryer chicken fajitas have all the same flavors as the restaurant version and our ready in under half an hour!
Can’t be that!
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Chicken breasts– Trimmed of fat and sliced into even thin strips.
- Peppers– Yellow, orange, red, and green bell peppers all seeded and thinly sliced.
- Onion– A large yellow onion thinly sliced.
- Oil– Olive oil is best.
- Fajita seasoning– A 1.27 ounce packet of dry fajita seasoning.
How to Make Chicken Fajitas in the Air Fryer
These air fryer chicken fajitas are so delightfully easy that the hardest part is slicing up the veggies.
To make them, add the trimmed, sliced chicken and prepared veggies to a large mixing bowl.
Toss the veggies with the olive oil and the seasoning until they are evenly coated.
Spread the mixture out into a single layer in the basket of your air fryer, being careful not to overcrowd.
Air fry the chicken fajitas at 390 for 12-14 minutes.
Repeat with a second batch if needed.
Serve warm with flour tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Enjoy!
Topping Ideas
Part of the fun of chicken fajitas is loading them up with all the toppings.
Our favorites include:
- salsa
- sour cream
- guacamole
- pico de gallo
- fresh cilantro
- a squeeze of lime
- shredded cheddar cheese
Storing Leftovers
These leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat them in the air fryer until warmed through or just pop them in the microwave to warm them up.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. You want there to be some space between the food so the air can circulate.
- You can use a homemade blend of taco or fajita seasonings if you prefer.
- To make prep super easy, you can buy pre cut fajita veggies in the fresh produce section of some grocery stores. I would buy about 20 ounces of veggies (often 2 containers) to substitute to for the peppers and onion.
Other Fajita Recipes
Air fryer chicken fajitas give you all the classic flavor you know and love in a quick and easy meal at home.
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other fajita recipes?
Try these:
- Texas Fajitas
- Grilled Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
- Garlic Cilantro Lime Steak Fajitas
- Spicy Barbecue Chicken Fajita Sliders
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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Air fryer chicken fajitas are a tasty, quick way to enjoy your favorite Mexican meal right at home. Perfectly cooked, seasoned chicken with a colorful medley of peppers and onions makes for a satisfying dinner in under half an hour!
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Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex Mex
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
Ingredients
- 2-3 large chicken breasts trimmed of fat & thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper seeded & thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper seeded & thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded & thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper seeded & thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion peeled & thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1.27 oz pkt dry fajita seasoning
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Instructions
Add the chicken and prepared vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
2-3 large chicken breasts, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 large yellow onion
Drizzle the olive oil evenly out over top, followed by the seasoning. Stir together until coated evenly.
2 1/2 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 1.27 oz pkt dry fajita seasoning
Spread the mixture out in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer, without over crowding.
Air fry at 390° for 12-14 minutes. Repeat in a second batch, if needed.
Serve warm with flour tortillas, and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer. You want there to be some space between the food so the air can circulate.
- You can use a homemade blend of taco or fajita seasonings if you prefer.
- To make prep super easy, you can buy pre cut fajita veggies in the fresh produce section of some grocery stores. I would buy about 20 ounces of veggies (often 2 containers) to substitute to for the peppers and onion.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2912IU | Vitamin C: 163mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
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