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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Recipe

    Published: Oct 25, 2022 · Modified: Mar 11, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 3 Comments

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    Tasty air fryer chicken fajitas, made with succulent tender chicken strips, crunchy sliced peppers, sweet onions, and homemade fajita seasoning!

    A delicious, quick, and easy dinner for busy weeknights.

    Chicken fajitas in an air fryer basket.

    Chicken fajitas are one of our favorite family dinners, and they just got even easier to make in the air fryer!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • What is an air fryer?
    • 🔪 How to make air fryer chicken fajitas in a Ninja Foodi
    • 💭 Expert tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More air fryer recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • An easy air fryer chicken recipe.
    • Cooks quickly.
    • Tasty and flavourful.
    • Family-favourite.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for air fryer chicken fajitas.
    • Chicken - 4 chicken breast fillets cut into strips.
    • Peppers - red, yellow, or orange peppers, deseeded and sliced.
    • Onion - a brown or red onion, sliced thinly.
    • Olive Oil - to coat the chicken and vegetables.
    • Fajita Seasoning - cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

    🥄 Equipment

    Which air fryer? I use the Ninja Foodi 5.8 litre Grill and Air Fryer with 4 customisable cooking functions including air fry, roast, bake, and dehydrate!

    What is an air fryer?

    Air fryers are small(ish) kitchen appliances that operate like a convection oven—except in a smaller, more concentrated space.

    The air is circulated at a high temperature and evenly around the food, which makes the food cook more quickly than in a conventional oven (saving energy), and helps give foods a crispy coating without the need for lots of oil and fat.

    🔪 How to make air fryer chicken fajitas in a Ninja Foodi

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Place the chicken, peppers, and onions in a mixing bowl, and mix in the olive oil and fajita spice mix.

    Two: Spoon the mixture into the air fryer basket and air fry for 15-17 minutes, shaking often to ensure even cooking.

    Three: Test the chicken with a meat thermometer to make sure it has reached 75C (165F).

    Chicken and peppers in a Ninja air fryer.

    💭 Expert tips

    • Ensure the chicken and vegetables are not too overcrowded in your air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the fajitas in two batches or half the recipe.
    • Save time and use a store-bought fajita seasoning mix (1 standard sachet) instead of making your own.
    • If you have time, marinate the chicken and vegetables in the fajita spice mix for an hour before air frying. Or even better, mix everything together the night before and store it in the fridge until ready to cook!

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the air fryer chicken fajitas with flour tortillas, rice, grated cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges!

    Leftovers are good on air fryer jacket potatoes, or, why not make my tasty chicken fajita pasta bake?

    Chicken fajitas in n air fryer basket.

    📖 Variations

    • Make them spicy and add a chopped red chili or a teaspoon of chipotle paste.
    • Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
    • Make steak fajitas.
    • For air fryer veggie fajitas omit the chicken strips and add more peppers and onions.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: Air fryer fajitas are best eaten fresh, straight out of the air fryer. Leftovers can be sorted in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    Reheat: Microwave or air fry until piping hot.

    Freeze: The cooked fajitas can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating.

    Chicken fajitas in an air fryer basket.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    Can you reheat chicken fajitas in an air fryer?

    Yes, reheat at 200C (400F) for a few minutes to warm through.

    😋 More air fryer recipes

    • Air fryer roast potatoes
    • Air fryer chicken katsu
    • Air fryer chicken nuggets
    • Air fryer cheese on toast
    • Air fryer sausages
    • Air fryer whole chicken
    • Air fryer breakfast frittata
    • Air fryer glazed salmon
    • Air fryer corn on the cob
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    Chicken fajitas in flour tortillas.

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    Recipe

    Air fryer chicken fajitas in a Ninja Foodi.
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    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Tasty air fryer chicken fajitas, made with succulent tender chicken strips, crunchy sliced peppers, sweet onions, and homemade fajita seasoning!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword air fryer chicken fajitas, air fryer fajitas
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 325kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Chopping Board
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Meat Thermometer

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 4 Chicken Breasts cut into strips
    • 2 Peppers halved, deseeded and cut into strips
    • 1 Onion peeled and sliced
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

    Fajita Mix

    • 2 teaspoon Cumin
    • 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
    • 2 teaspoon Oregano
    • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400F).
    • Place the chicken, peppers, and onions in a mixing bowl, and mix in the olive oil and fajita spice mix.
      4 Chicken Breasts, 2 Peppers, 1 Onion, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 teaspoon Cumin, 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 2 teaspoon Oregano, 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    • Spoon the mixture into the air fryer basket and air fry for 15-17 minutes, shaking often to ensure even cooking.
    • Test the chicken with a meat thermometer to make sure it has reached 75C (165F) internally.

    Notes

    Expert Tips:
    • Ensure the chicken and vegetables are not too overcrowded in your air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in two batches or half the recipe.
    • Save time and use a store-bought fajita seasoning mix (1 standard sachet) instead of making your own.
    • If you have time, marinate the chicken and vegetables in the fajita spice mix for an hour before air frying. Or even better, mix everything together the night before and store it in the fridge until ready to cook!
     
    Variations:
    • Make them spicy and add a chopped red chili or a teaspoon of chipotle paste.
    • Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
    • For air fryer veggie fajitas omit the chicken strips and add more peppers and onions.
     
    Storage:
    Store: Air fryer fajitas are best eaten fresh, straight out of the air fryer. Leftovers can be sorted in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    Reheat: Microwave or air fry until piping hot.
    Freeze: The cooked fajita mix can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    325
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.03
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    145
    mg
    48
    %
    Sodium
     
    567
    mg
    25
    %
    Potassium
     
    1057
    mg
    30
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    49
    g
    98
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1012
    IU
    20
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    53
    mg
    64
    %
    Calcium
     
    54
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      October 25, 2022 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      How quick is this! I love the fajita seasoning in this recipe and the no mess cooking. Perfect for a weeknight.

      Reply
    2. Matej

      October 25, 2022 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      Great combination of flavors and super simple preparation... that's the way I love to cook. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Michelle

      October 25, 2022 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      I love that you can cook the whole meal in the air fryer! My new favorite way to cook fajitas

      Reply

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