Best Damn Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Tender strips of chicken breast, bell peppers, and onion tossed in a simple homemade fajita seasoning and air fried in about 15 minutes. It's an easy way to get restaurant-style fajitas at home for a lot less.
Servings: 4
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
For the fajitas:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- ½ onion sliced
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
For the seasoning:
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp sugar
Instructions
- Slice the chicken and vegetables: Slice the chicken breast into ¼-inch strips. Slice the peppers into strips and the onion into slices. Place it all in a large bowl.
- Mix the seasoning: In a small dish, combine the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, cayenne, and sugar. Whisk it all together.
- Toss to coat: Pour the oil over the chicken and vegetables and toss to coat. Sprinkle in the seasoning and keep tossing until everything is evenly coated.
- Preheat: Preheat the air fryer at 380°F for 5 minutes.
- Air fry: Add everything to the basket or tray and air fry at 380°F for 15 to 18 minutes, tossing every few minutes so it cooks evenly. The chicken is done when the thickest piece reaches 165°F and the peppers are soft with a few browned edges.
- Add the juices and serve: Transfer everything to a bowl, pour the juices from the bottom of the basket over the top, and stir. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Cook time: Most batches are done in 15 minutes, but thicker strips or a fuller basket can take up to 18.
- Doneness: Pull the chicken when the thickest piece reaches 165°F. It should be white all the way through with no pink.
- Smaller air fryers: This recipe fills a 5.8-quart basket. In a smaller unit, cook it in two batches so it browns instead of steaming.
- Store-bought seasoning: One standard fajita packet (about 1 oz) replaces the homemade blend. Skip the added salt and any water the packet calls for.
- More onion: Use a whole onion if you like more of it.
- Chicken thighs: Slice them ¼ inch thick and cook to about 175°F. They may need a few extra minutes.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Air fry at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing once, or microwave covered in 30-second bursts.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Fajitas | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1850IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg