Description
These air fryer chicken fajitas deliver bold Mexican flavor in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Sliced chicken breast, bell peppers, and onion are tossed with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, then air‑fried until tender and slightly charred. Serve in warm tortillas with fresh toppings for a quick, high‑protein dinner that looks great on the plate and pins beautifully on Pinterest. Add a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle cilantro for extra brightness and authenticity.!
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, bell pepper, onion, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
- Place mixture in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook 10‑12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until chicken is fully cooked.
- Warm tortillas and serve the fajita mixture with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor
- add a pinch of smoked paprika. Adjust spice level with cayenne or hot sauce. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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