Air fryer chicken fajitas are a delicious and healthy twist on the classic Tex-Mex dish. Here’s a simple recipe to make air fryer chicken fajitas:
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortillas, for serving
- Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, etc.
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken strips, bell peppers, and onion to the bowl with the spice mixture. Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Place the chicken and vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook them in batches if your air fryer is small.
- Cook the chicken fajitas in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, tossing them halfway through cooking.
- While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, warm up your tortillas in a dry skillet or in the oven.
- Once the chicken fajitas are done, remove them from the air fryer and serve them in warm tortillas.
- Top with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
- Enjoy your delicious air fryer chicken fajitas!
Note: You can customize the spice level and seasoning according to your taste preferences. Feel free to add or adjust the spices as desired.
