Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts sliced into ¼ inch thick strips; see note 1
- 2 bell peppers sliced into strips
- 1 red onion sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoon cumin
- 1.5 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional
To serve
- lime juice
- tortillas
- cilantro
- sour cream
- avocado
Instructions
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Heat air fryer to 400°F or 200°C.
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Mix together ingredients- In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, bell peppers, onion and olive oil until evenly coated.
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Add all spices: sugar, salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne. Mix until chicken and vegetables are evenly seasoned.
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Arrange in the air fryer:
Oven-style- spread evenly on the tray(s), making sure they are in a single layer. It’s OK if the ingredients touch but you don’t want multiple layers.
Basket-style- you may need to work in multiple batches. Add in a single layer to the basket.
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Cooking- Cook for 5 minutes, then use tongs to flip and separate the chicken. If using an air fryer with trays, rotate the trays. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
When chicken is cooked through and bell peppers are slightly softened, remove and serve with suggested toppings.
Tips:
1- this is roughly 2 large chicken breasts; you may swap for chicken thighs but may need to increase the cook time.
2- nutritional information does not include tortillas or serving suggestions
Storage
After cooling completely, portion out into a meal prep container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheating
Heat the air fryer to 350°F. Add fajita filling to the basket or arrange on trays, then heat for 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
Meal prep
You can assemble the ingredients ahead and store in the fridge or freezer for meal prep:
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- store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days (check the expiry date on chicken to be sure)
- store in a freezer bag or air tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- thaw completely before cooking
- drain off any liquid
- spritz with spray oil before adding to the basket or air fryer trays
- cook as directed above in this recipe card
