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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Provide Quick, Tasty Meals for Busy Weeknights


  • Author: Jordan Reed
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a fast, flavorful Mexican‑inspired dinner that combines tender chicken strips with colorful bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Cooked in a hot air fryer, the vegetables stay crisp while the chicken stays juicy, making a perfect filling for warm tortillas. This easy recipe delivers a healthy, high‑protein meal in under 20 minutes, ideal for busy families and weeknight cravings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced (red and green)
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Tortillas for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken and vegetables.
  2. Toss with oil and spices.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  4. Place mixture in a single layer.
  5. Cook 10‑12 minutes, shaking halfway.
  6. Warm tortillas.
  7. Assemble and serve.

Notes

  • For extra heat
  • add sliced jalapeños. Keep the basket from overcrowding to ensure crispness.
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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