How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love? Look no further than these delicious Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas. Packed with vibrant flavors and tender, juicy chicken, these fajitas are a crowd-pleaser and can be made in just a fraction of the time compared to traditional stovetop or oven methods.

Using an air fryer to make fajitas not only cuts down on cooking time, but it also gives the chicken a wonderful crispy texture on the outside while keeping it ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 large onion, sliced into petals
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into strips
  • 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 fajitas

  • Place bell pepper strips and onion petals in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over top and season with salt and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Place chicken strips in a separate bowl and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and mix until evenly combined with your hands.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add chicken to the basket and cook for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through cook time. Transfer to a plate to let rest while you cook the vegetables.
  • Add vegetable mixture to the basket of the air fryer and cook for 14 minutes, shaking halfway through cook time.
  • Divide chicken and vegetable mixture among tortillas.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 232mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 230mg