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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Sep 20, 2022 · Modified: Oct 26, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas can be made in less than 20 minutes! This recipe is extremely flavorful, easy to make and customizable.

Air Fryer Chicken Fajita with cilantro and limes in the background.

Why you'll love this Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas recipe:

Chicken fajitas should always be made in the air fryer. I know this might be a controversial statement, but the chicken and veggies get this gorgeous char that you cannot obtain from a pan or from the oven easily.

Dinner in under 20 minutes! Since the chicken is cut into smaller pieces, it only takes around 10 minutes to cook. This is an awesome weeknight meal that anyone would be excited about.

This recipe can be made to fit many diets. Serve these air fryer fajitas however you please - In a flour tortilla, in a whole wheat tortilla, in a corn tortilla or in a bowl.

Add any toppings you like! The options are endless. I included a bunch of ideas for you below.

Meal prep this recipe! If you want to enjoy these fajitas for a few days, cook the meat, onions and peppers one day and then assemble the day you're enjoying.

Ingredients in chicken fajitas.

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breast - Cut lengthwise and then into strips.

bell peppers - You can pick whichever bell peppers you like best. I used one red and one yellow. Then, I cut them into strips.

red onion - We are using half of a red onion for this recipe. You can also use a yellow onion if you'd prefer.

fajita seasoning - I'm going to show you how to make homemade fajita seasoning because it's so easy. If you're in a pinch, you can use store-bought.

avocado oil or neutral oil of choice

A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.

Homemade vs. premade fajita seasoning:

Premade seasonings usually have yucky additives that aren't necessary. Most of the time, these seasonings are also loaded with salt. I say, make your own fajita seasoning instead. It's super easy. All you need to make mine is...

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Of course, we all get busy at times and we need to use a store-bought seasoning. In that case, I recommend Simply Organic Fajita Seasoning Mix.

How to make air fryer chicken fajitas

Spices in a bowl for fajita seasoning.

First, make your fajita seasoning by combining all the spices in a small bowl. If you're using a store-bought seasoning, skip this part. 🙂 Preheat your air fryer.

Chicken breast cut into strips on cutting board.

Next, cut each chicken breast lengthwise and then into strips. Then, cut your peppers into strips and slice your onion.

Bowl with raw chicken, peppers and onions.

Now, toss your chicken, peppers and onions into a bowl. Pour the oil on top and the seasoning mix. Combine it all with clean hands until everything is evenly coated.

air fryer chicken fajitas ingredients in an air fryer

Air fry the mixture in a single layer at 375 degrees F for 7-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.

Cooked chicken, peppers and onions on a plate.

Once cooked, serve the fajitas the way you would like! - In a flour tortilla, in a whole wheat tortilla, in a corn tortilla or in a bowl with your toppings of choice.

recipe pro-tips

Don't cut the peppers and onions too thin or they will burn more easily. I personally like quite a bit of a char so I didn’t cut mine thick. It all depends on preference.

If your air fryer has a preheating option, you can preheat your air fryer. If you don’t have that option, you can run the machine at 375 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. Leave the machine running for about 3 minutes for smaller air fryers. Leave the machine running for about 5 minutes for larger air fryers.

There's no need to spray the air fryer basket since we coated the chicken and vegetables in oil.

If you have a smaller air fryer, cook the recipe in two batches to keep the chicken, peppers and onions from steaming rather than charring. You want the crisp!

Serving the air fryer fajitas

How to Serve It

In a flour tortilla, in a whole wheat tortilla, in a corn tortilla or in a bowl.

Topping Ideas

My favorite toppings for these fajitas are fresh mashed avocado combined with salt and lime juice (lazy guacamole) and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Other ideas are pico de gallo, Mango Corn Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, beans, rice or shredded cheese.

Air fryer chicken fajitas on a plate.

Storage and directions

Store the cooked chicken, peppers and onions in an airtight container, in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Reheating chicken fajitas in the air fryer

Reheat chicken fajitas in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes, or until warm through.

FAQs

What is the internal cooking temperature of chicken?

165°F

How long do you cook chicken fajitas in air fryer?

Air fry chicken fajitas at 375 degrees F for 7-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. We are using smaller pieces of chicken for this recipe so it doesn’t take long to cook.

Can you cook raw chicken in the air fryer?

Yes, of course. That is how you cook air fryer chicken!

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chicken fajitas on a plate

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas can be made in less than 20 minutes! This recipe is extremely flavorful, easy to make and customizable.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast - (This should be about 2 chicken breasts.)
  • 2 bell peppers - You can pick whichever bell peppers you like best. I used one red and one yellow.)
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or neutral oil of choice
  • 1 batch of my homemade fajita seasoning (2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt and ⅛ tsp ground black pepper) - You can use 2 tablespoons of store-bought seasoning instead if you would like.

Instructions
 

  • First, make your fajita seasoning by combining 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt and ⅛ tsp ground black pepper in a small bowl. If you're using a store-bought seasoning, skip this part. 🙂
  • If your air fryer has a preheating option, you can preheat your air fryer. If you don’t have that option, you can run the machine at 375 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. Leave the machine running for about 3 minutes for smaller air fryers. Leave the machine running for about 5 minutes for larger air fryers.
  • Next, cut each chicken breast lengthwise and then into strips. Then, cut your peppers into strips and slice your onion. Don't cut the peppers and onions too thin or they will burn more easily. I personally like quite a bit of a char so I didn’t cut mine thick. It all depends on preference.
  • Now, toss your chicken, peppers and onions into a bowl. Pour the oil on top and the seasoning mix. Combine it all with clean hands until everything is evenly coated.
  • Toss the mixture into the air fryer in a single layer. If you have a smaller air fryer like me, cook the mixture in two batches. Air fry at 375 degrees F for 7-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. The chicken is cut into small pieces so it doesn’t take long to cook. Shake the air fryer basket halfway through during cooking time to keep the peppers and onions from charring too much. Remember that all air fryers are different. Cooking time may vary slightly.
  • Once cooked, serve the fajitas the way you would like! - In a flour tortilla, in a whole wheat tortilla, in a corn tortilla or in a bowl with your toppings of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 155mg7%
Potassium 565mg16%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 1921IU38%
Vitamin C 79mg96%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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  1. Camille

    September 26, 2022 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    The easiest dinner in the world. I made a triple batch to have leftovers for the week too. Yummy!

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    • krista

      September 26, 2022 at 8:49 am

      Awesome! 🙂

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