Fast, Super Easy, and Healthy: Enjoy These Scrumptious Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas For a Perfect Weeknight Dinner!
Try this fantastic Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas recipe if you're looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that's ready in just 15 minutes!
With tender chicken pieces and perfectly cooked veggies, this recipe is a no-fuss option for a satisfying weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
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Air fryers are amazing kitchen gadgets as they cook food evenly, quickly, and with less oil than traditional deep-frying methods.
I use my air fryer often for making quick and healthy dishes such as Air Fryer Asparagus, Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, and Fish Sticks in Air Fryer.
When it comes to chicken fajitas, an air fryer can be your new best friend for a dish that's both tasty and healthy.
With this cooking method, you can enjoy tender and juicy chicken with perfectly cooked veggies, all without the extra grease.
Health Benefits of Air Fryer Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are a popular Mexican dish made with chicken pieces, peppers, onions, and spices.
While the ingredients themselves are healthy, the method of cooking can add unnecessary calories and fat.
Using an air fryer helps you to reduce the amount of oil for cooking the chicken and vegetables, resulting in a healthier meal.
According to research, air frying can reduce the amount of fat in food by up to 75%, and the number of calories by up to 70% compared to traditional deep frying.
Why This Recipe Works?
- This air fryer chicken fajitas combines juicy and flavorful chicken with perfectly cooked vegetables.
- The air fryer cooking method ensures that the chicken and veggies are evenly cooked without the need for excess oil, resulting in a healthier meal option.
- Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
- This air fryer chicken fajitas recipe is also versatile. You can customize the seasoning and spice level to your liking, and you can also swap out the chicken for steak or shrimp to create different variations of the dish.
- There's no need to heat up the oven or worry about using a stovetop, which can make the cooking process even more convenient.
Ingredients for Chicken Fajitas in Air Fryer
- Chicken - I use one medium-sized boneless, skinless chicken breast (approximately 150-160 grams) per person and slice it into even pieces for even cooking. Alternatively, you can also use chicken thighs for this recipe.
- Peppers - You can use any color of pepper for this recipe. Simply deseed and slice them into even chunks.
- Red onions - White or yellow onions are also great for this recipe. Peel and slice them into pieces similar in size to the peppers.
- Fajita seasoning - You can buy it from shops or make your own. All you need is cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chili, and garlic powder.
- Oil - Rapeseed oil, light olive oil, avocado oil, corn oil, or any vegetable oil will work fine.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas?
Making chicken fajitas in an air fryer is incredibly easy.
However, you need to follow a few simple steps to achieve the best results:
Preheat your air fryer to 200 ℃ (390° F).
Peel and roughly slice the onions, and set them aside.
Deseed the peppers and slice them the same size as the onions.
Cut the chicken breast into strips.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fajita seasoning mix, salt, and, vegetable oil.
If you want to make your own fajitas seasoning, simply mix 1 ½ tsp of cumin, 1 ½ tsp of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of oregano, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of chili together.
Add the chicken strips along with the sliced peppers and onions.
Toss the mixture to combine and then let it marinate for a couple of hours if you have time.
Place the chicken and vegetables in the air fryer basket, making sure they are in a single layer.
Cook for 10-12 minutes, tossing occasionally with tongs and checking on it at the 5-minute mark to give it a good shake.
When the fajitas are ready, transfer them to a bowl or serve them in tortilla wraps with some jalapeno peppers, sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges.
Please scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with measurements, complete recipe method, recipe notes, and nutritional information.
Top Tips From the Chef
- Cut the chicken and vegetables the same size to ensure even cooking.
- To add some extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken and vegetables in the spice mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Don't overfill the air fryer basket, as this can lead to uneven cooking. It's better to cook the fajitas in batches if needed.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 74° C (165° F).
- The cooking time for this recipe may vary depending on the size of your chicken, onion, and bell pepper pieces. If you cut them into smaller chunks, you might want to reduce the cooking time by a couple of minutes.
How to Serve Air Fried Chicken Fajitas?
- In a warm Homemade Wheat Tortilla Wrap along with your favorite toppings such as sliced jalapeno peppers, sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges.
- If you are following a low-carb or keto diet, serve them over a bed of lettuce.
- Rice is another great alternative as a side dish to accompany these delicious Chicken Fajitas! Why not try this delicious Turkish Rice Pilaf (Sehriyeli Pilav) recipe?
- You can also serve them with a side of guacamole, grated cheese, Turkish Acili Ezme Salad, or pico de gallo.
Variations
Here are some variations to try with Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas:
- Swap chicken for steak or shrimp to create a different protein option.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the vegetable mix for an extra umami flavor.
- Experiment with different spice blends and herbs to change up the flavor profile. For example, use curry powder for an Indian-inspired twist.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
To store any leftover chicken fajitas, let them cool down to room temperature before transferring them to an airtight container.
You can then store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
To reheat, thaw them overnight in the fridge and place them in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until heated through.
Alternatively, you can reheat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a skillet on the stove over medium heat until warmed up.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make the fajita filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, until you are ready to cook it.
Yes, you can cook the Chicken Fajitas in a preheated oven at 190° C (375°F) for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Frozen chicken is not recommended for this recipe as it may not cook evenly in the air fryer. It is best to use fresh or thawed chicken.
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I hope you enjoy the process of making this super easy, healthy, and delicious Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas recipe as much as you enjoy eating it! 🙂
Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 650 g chicken breast (cut in strips)
- 1 large red capsicum pepper (deseeded and roughly sliced)
- 1 large yellow capsicum pepper (deseeded and roughly sliced)
- 1 medium red onion (roughly sliced)
- 5 teaspoon fajitas seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- chopped coriander and lime wedges (to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 200 ℃ (390°F).
- Peel and roughly slice the onions, and set them aside.
- Deseed the peppers and slice them the same size as the onions.
- Cut the chicken into strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fajita seasoning mix, salt, and, vegetable oil.
- If you want to make your own fajitas seasoning, simply mix 1 ½ tsp of cumin, 1 ½ tsp of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of oregano, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of chili together.
- Add the chicken strips, along with the sliced peppers and onions.
- Toss the mixture to combine and then let it marinate for a couple of hours if you have time.
- Place the chicken and vegetables in the air fryer basket, making sure they are in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, tossing occasionally with tongs and checking on it at the 5-minute mark to give it a good shake.
- When the fajitas are ready, transfer them to a bowl or serve them in tortilla wraps with some jalapeno peppers, sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Cut the chicken and vegetables the same size to ensure even cooking.
- To add some extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken and vegetables in the spice mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Don't overfill the air fryer basket, as this can lead to uneven cooking. It's better to cook the fajitas in batches if needed.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 74° C (165° F).
- The cooking time for this recipe may vary depending on the size of your chicken, onion, and bell pepper pieces. If you cut them into smaller chunks, you might want to reduce the cooking time by a couple of minutes.
Nutrition
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