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Crispy air fryer chicken fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a quick and delicious dish featuring tender chicken, bell peppers, and onions, perfect for any weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fajita Mixture
  • 0.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • a pinch cayenne pepper (optional) for extra heat
  • 4 warm tortillas for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken strips with the bell peppers and onion.
  3. Drizzle in the olive oil, then add the chili powder, lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix until well-coated.
Cooking
  1. Place the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture in the air fryer basket, spreading it out evenly.
  2. Cook for 10-13 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serving
  1. Remove the fajitas from the air fryer, warm your tortillas, and serve the fajita mixture on top.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mix for 30 minutes to a few hours before cooking. Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado, or sour cream for an elevated dish.