Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas -15 minutes

These air fryer chicken fajitas are a flavorful and nutritious meal you can make in about 15 minutes that your whole family will enjoy! They are loaded with protein and veggies mixed with delicious fajita seasoning. They are also low-carb, dairy-free, and gluten-free!

Air fryer chicken fajitas have become a go-to meal for me to whip up when I am short on time. Although you can also cook these fajitas in the oven, the convenience and quickness of the air fryer is a time-saver. They take about 15 minutes to prep and cook, which means dinner is on the table super fast on busy weeknights. 

Plus, everyone in my family loves this air fryer chicken fajitas recipe, even the kids and that is a huge win for me! The fact that you can also prep the chicken and vegetables in advance is also another plus. Then all you have to do is air fry until golden and cooked through, then serve. It is so easy!

Similar to these other quick and easy recipes like air fryer chicken and vegetables, and air fryer chicken sausage and veggies. 

Out of chicken? Try swapping shrimp to make shrimp and veggie fajitas!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The easiest and quickest way to cook chicken fajitas. 
• Kid-friendly family meal for busy weeknights
• Easy 15-minute dinner
• Packed with protein and veggies
• Low-carb, dairy-free and gluten-free

You may also love these vegetarian fajitas which are a wonderful meat-free fajita recipe to try!

Can you make fajitas in the air fryer?

I am so happy to tell you that yes you can make fajitas in the air fryer and it is so easy to do! No heating up the oven is required, which I JUST LOVE.

Ingredients needed for air fryer chicken fajitas

• Chicken breast – boneless, skinless chicken breasts or you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
• Bell peppers – you will need 3 large peppers, a combo of colors or all the same is up to you.
• Onion – red, yellow, or white onion will work.
• Oil – you can use extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Fajita Seasoning – homemade or store-bought will work!

How to make chicken fajitas in the air fryer

Make sure to check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full list of ingredients and detailed recipe instructions as well as nutritional information.

1. Season the chicken and veggies – Add sliced veggies and chicken to a bowl, drizzle with oil, and season with fajita seasoning. Toss to coat.
2. Air fry the fajita chicken and veggies – Preheat the air fryer (if needed) to 390 degrees F. Spray the basket with olive oil spray. Add the seasoned chicken and veggies to the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes at 390 degrees F.
3. Serve – Remove the chicken and veggies from the air fryer and place them onto a platter or plate. Serve with your favorite fajita fixings like tortillas, avocado, salsa, lime, and cilantro.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t cut the veggies too small or they will burn.
• Cut the chicken into even-sized strips for the best results.
• Use a good amount of fajita seasoning for a great punch of flavors.
• Don’t overcrowd the basket – you want to make sure to place uncooked food in a single layer, some overlapping is okay. This will ensure everything cooks more evenly.
• Flip halfway through cooking – tossing or flipping the food halfway through the cooking time will help get it all nice and golden on all sides.
• Spray the basket with olive oil spray – this is important to prevent food from sticking to the air fryer basket and helps make clean up even easier. For even easier clean-up you can use an air fryer liner.

Variations

Here are a few ways you can change up this recipe based on what you have on hand.

• Switch up the veggies – use zucchini, yellow squash, cauliflower, mushrooms or even corn.
• Change up the protein – you could use steak, pork, or even tofu in this recipe.
• Use taco seasoning in place of the fajita seasoning.
• Be creative with your toppings – shredded carrots, scallions or chopped jalapeño would all work as additional toppings. Be creative!

How will I know if the chicken is fully cooked?

The best method for checking if the chicken is cooked is to use a meat thermometer to ensure it is cooked and safe to eat. You can do this by inserting the thermometer into the center of one of the pieces of chicken. If the internal temperature on the thermometer reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) then the chicken is done cooking. Continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes and check again until it is done.

Ways to serve air fryer chicken fajitas

These air fryer chicken fajitas are great as a fajita-style bowl with all the toppings for a low-carb meal. You can also wrap it up in a warm tortilla and top it with homemade salsa, mango salsa, or guacamole.

Storing and reheating tips

After you have cooked the chicken fajitas, let them cool completely then transfer them to an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Easily reheat right in the air fryer at 350° F for 3-4 minutes or in the microwave.

Make Ahead

You can easily make this recipe ahead. To make it ahead, prep the chicken and veggies as directed in this recipe, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.

More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Easy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
• Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
• Roasted Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
• Air Fryer Crispy Breaded Chicken Breast
• Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
• Juicy Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breast
• Air Fryer BBQ Chicken

Did you make this air fryer chicken fajitas recipe? If you did then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear how yours turned out!

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