Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling chicken fajitas made in the air fryer—peppers, onions, and seasoned strips for a fast Tex-Mex weeknight dinner. High protein, family friendly, cook chicken to 165°F.
🛒Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Warm tortillas, salsa, and cilantro for serving
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Air fryer
- Instant-read thermometer
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Knife
📝Instructions
- 1
Toss chicken, peppers, and onion with oil, spices, and lime juice.
- 2
Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Cook 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until chicken is 165°F and peppers are softened with charred edges.
- 3
Taste and adjust salt. Serve in tortillas with salsa and cilantro. Great over rice for burrito bowls.
- 4
Food safety: slice chicken evenly so all pieces reach 165°F together.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 300
🏷️Recipe Tags
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Basket too full?
Cook in two batches for better browning.
Flour or corn tortillas?
Either—warm them briefly for best texture.
Make ahead?
Slice and season up to a day ahead; cook when ready.
Oven sheet pan?
425°F for 18–22 minutes to 165°F.
Leftovers?
Refrigerate 3–4 days; reheat until steaming hot.
