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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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Delicious and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas made with tender chicken strips and colorful bell peppers, seasoned perfectly and cooked quickly in an air fryer for a smoky, charred finish.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless & skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)

Vegetables

  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 red onion (sliced)

Seasoning & Oil

  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (salt-free)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for cooking the fajitas evenly.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin strips, perfect for quick and even cooking.
  3. Slice the vegetables: Thinly slice the yellow, green, and red bell peppers along with the red onion to create a colorful medley that roasts nicely in the air fryer.
  4. Combine seasoning and oil: In a large bowl, mix together the avocado oil, fajita seasoning, and salt to create an even coating for the chicken and veggies.
  5. Coat chicken and vegetables: Add the sliced chicken and vegetables to the bowl and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the seasoned oil mixture.
  6. Arrange in the air fryer: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring there’s space for air circulation to cook everything evenly.
  7. First cook cycle: Cook at 380°F (190°C) for 11 minutes, allowing the chicken to start cooking and the vegetables to begin softening and charring.
  8. Shake or flip: After 11 minutes, remove the basket and shake it well or use tongs to flip the chicken and vegetables to ensure even cooking on all sides.
  9. Second cook cycle: Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for another 11 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables have tendered with a nice char.
  10. Serve: Once cooked, remove the fajitas from the air fryer immediately and serve hot with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation for even cooking.
  • Adjust the cooking time slightly depending on the thickness of the chicken strips.
  • You can add other veggies like mushrooms or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
  • Use warm tortillas and freshly prepared toppings for the best fajita experience.
  • Fajita seasoning can be replaced with your favorite spice blend if salt-free options are unavailable.

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