Quick and easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are loaded with amazing flavor at only 150 calories and 2g net carbs per serving making it a great high protein low carb option! The chicken cooks up perfectly tender and juicy in under 30 minutes and is great for meal prep or busy weeknights!
If you’ve never tried cooking Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas, this recipe is a must try! Not only do they cook up quickly with very little effort, they taste incredible. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the vegetables get that nice char on the outside with just the right amount of bite. This fajitas recipe also includes a simple homemade fajita seasoning that has a crowd-pleasing flavor everyone loves!
The air fryer is one of my favorite appliances because it cooks a wide variety of foods perfectly. For example, we have everything from soft and chewy air fryer chocolate chip cookies to crispy salmon bites. Plus, cleanup is a breeze, and everything cooks so fast. With this recipe, you’ll have the veggies and chicken ready to enjoy in just 15 minutes. Simply, slice the peppers, onion and meat, coat in a bit of oil and spices and cook! Enjoy the veggies and chicken wrapped in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients needed
Like most chicken fajita recipes, the ingredient list is pretty simple. All you need is the chicken, vegetables, spices, tortillas and any other fillings you’d like. Here’s the lineup:
- Chicken breast: Slice one pound of chicken breast into strips that are similar in size, so they cook at the same rate.
- Vegetables: We’re slicing two bell peppers (any color) and a red onion into strips for this traditional fajita recipe.
- Garlic: For extra savory flavor.
- Olive oil: A drizzle of olive oil will help the spices adhere to everything.
- Spices: A mix of smoked paprika, cumin, ground coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper will add delicious bold flavor.
- Tortillas: Use any favorite tortillas to wrap up the chicken and veggies.
How to make this recipe
Have an air fryer and about 20 minutes? You have got to make these fajitas! Trust me, they will be a total winner and your family will thank you! Here’s how:
- Prep: Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Add spices: In a large bowl, add the chicken, bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and spices and gently mix together until the chicken is fully coated in the spice mixture.
- Cook: Transfer to the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, shaking halfway, or until fully cooked, or until the edges of the vegetables become lightly charred. If your air fryer basket is small, you may need to cook in 2-3 batches.
Serve: Remove from the air fryer and garnish with cilantro. Serve on tortillas or rice along with avocado, sour cream or guacamole.
Expert tips
- Preheat the air fryer: This will heat up your air fryer and get it ready to go for perfectly charred fajitas! If your air fryer has a preheat button, use that, if not set it at 400 degrees about 3-4 minutes before cooking.
- Work in batches: If your air fryer basket is small, you may need to cook in 2-3 batches. There should only be one layer of food on the bottom. You don’t want to overcrowd the veggies and chicken because they will steam rather than bake, and won’t be quite as delicious.
- Toppings: We love to top our fajitas with guacamole, salsa and fresh cilantro. Feel free to use flour tortillas or corn tortillas.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cut chicken fajita meat before cooking?
When cooking chicken fajita meat in the air fryer, we recommend slicing it into 1/4-inch strips before cooking it.
What temp is chicken done in air fryer?
Air fry the chicken at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. It is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Do you cook fajita veggies or meat first?
The great thing about cooking chicken fajitas in the air fryer is that you can cook the meat and vegetables all together at once. Everything is perfectly cooked at the same time!
Storage recommendations
Leftover chicken fajitas are great! Here’s how to store them and reheat them for a delicious meal the next day.
- Storage: Once completely cool, place chicken and veggies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Reheat: Add the leftovers to the air fryer and set it to 350 degrees. Cook for 3-5 minutes until it is heated through.
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- 2 chicken breasts, about 1lb, sliced into ¼ inch thick strips
- 2 bell peppers, sliced into strips
- 1 red onion, sliced into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, cumin, ground coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
In a large bowl, add the chicken, bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and spices and gently mix together until the chicken is fully coated in the spice mixture.
Transfer to the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, shaking halfway, or until fully cooked, or until the edges of the vegetables become lightly charred. If your air fryer basket is small, you may need to cook in 2-3 batches.
Remove from the air fryer and garnish with cilantro. Serve on tortillas or rice along with avocado, sour cream or guacamole.
- Storage: Once completely cool, place chicken and veggies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Reheat: Add the leftovers to the air fryer and set it to 350 degrees. Cook for 3-5 minutes until it is heated through.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 150kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 306mg, Potassium: 420mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1661IU, Vitamin C: 53mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
