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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas – The ultimate easy dinner idea for busy nights! This delicious recipe features tender air fried chicken, perfectly seasoned with a homemade or store-bought fajita seasoning mix, and cooked with vibrant peppers and onions for that classic fajita recipe flavor. 
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs sliced into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning or mix: 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Tortillas
  • Optional toppings: guacamole sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, cilantro

Instructions
 

Prepare Ingredients

  • Slice chicken, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips.

Marinate

  • Toss chicken and veggies with olive oil, fajita seasoning, and lime juice in a large bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

Preheat Air Fryer

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

Cook

  • Spread chicken and veggies evenly in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.

Assemble Fajitas

  • Warm tortillas, then fill with chicken and veggie mix. Add your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the air fryer. 
  • Use leftovers for fajita bowls or salads the next day.