Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Description
Juicy chicken with charred peppers, onions, and a homemade fajita seasoning — on the table in about 15 minutes. The easy, healthy weeknight dinner everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers, red, yellow & green, sliced into strips
- 1 large red onion, or yellow onion, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil, or avocado oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Warm tortillas & toppings, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes. A hot basket gives you char, not steam.
- Season: In a large bowl, toss the chicken, peppers, and onion with the oil and all the seasonings until evenly coated.
- Air fry in an even layer for 12–15 minutes, tossing halfway, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Cook in two batches if your basket is small.
- Serve: Squeeze fresh lime over the top and pile into warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Don't overcrowd the basket — packed food steams instead of charring. Use a thermometer; air fryers vary, so pull the chicken right at 165°F for juicy results. Spoon it over rice for a fajita rice bowl, or keep it low-carb in a lettuce wrap. Leftovers keep 3–4 days in the fridge; reheat at 350°F for 3–5 minutes (more options in my guide on how to reheat fajitas).
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 942mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3464IUVitamin C: 123mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg