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    Pinch Me Good! » Healthy Dinner Ideas » Epic Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas (10 minute recipe)

    Epic Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas (10 minute recipe)

    July 12, 2022 by Amy Leave a Comment

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    Hand grabbing chicken fajitas in a tortilla in a bowl.
    Two chicken fajitas in corn tortillas topped with tomato salsa in a bowl.
    Chicken fajita filling on a round platter with salsa and tortillas in front of it and limes and salt behind it.
    Roasted chicken, onions and peppers in a black air fryer basket.
    Cooked veggies and chicken in a black air fryer basket.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are so quick and easy to make and are incredibly delicious. Made with fresh veggies, chicken breast and a wonderful fajita seasoning. All cooked in the air fryer in 10 minutes! This recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, paleo and whole30.

    Air fryer chicken fajitas on a white platter with a serving fork on the platter and white bowl of salsa in front of it.

    Fajitas are kind of a staple meal for us since they are so quick and easy to make! Luckily these air fryer chicken fajitas only take 10 minutes, thanks to the air fryer! That means you can make them any day of the week, especially on those busy-week nights.

    Other meals you can make for quick and easy dinners are air fryer chicken and vegetables , air fryer chicken sausage and veggies or this juicy air fryer chicken breast. All of which are also low-carb, gluten free, paleo and whole30-friendly.

    Why you will love this air fryer chicken recipe

    • Quick and easy – you can make it in 10 minutes
    • Healthy and delicious – loaded with protein and veggies with tons of flavor
    • Great meal prep recipe – it stores and reheats very well
    • Kid-friendly – kids and adults love this fajita recipe
    Roasted chicken, onions and peppers in a black air fryer basket.

    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 required, which I JUST LOVE.

    Ingredients needed for air fryer chicken fajitas

    • Chicken breast – you can also use 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
    • Avocado oil – you can also use olive oil or coconut oil
    • Fajita Seasoning – homemade or store-bought will work
    Chicken and veggie fajita ingredients in bowls with a label for each ingredient.

    How to make chicken fajitas in the air fryer

    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.
    Uncooked sliced chicken breast, sliced peppers and onions in a glass mixing bowl.
    Seasoned fajita chicken and veggies in a glass mixing bowl.
    Fajita seasoned uncooked chicken and veggies in a black air fryer basket.
    Cooked veggies and chicken in a black air fryer basket.
    Chicken fajita filling on a round platter with salsa and tortillas in front of it and limes and salt behind it.

    Tips for cooking with an air fryer

    • 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.

    Recipe variations for air fryer chicken fajitas

    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, 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!
    Hand grabbing chicken fajitas in a tortilla in a bowl.

    Serving suggestions

    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.

    Storing and reheating

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

    More healthy Mexican recipes to try!

    • Easy Vegetarian Fajitas
    • Salmon Tacos
    • Healthy Green Chicken Enchiladas
    • Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad
    Two chicken fajitas in corn tortillas topped with tomato salsa in a bowl.

    Did you make this 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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    Epic Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas (10 minute recipe)


    • Author: Amy
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Air fryer Chicken Fajitas are so quick and easy to make and are incredibly delicious! Made with fresh veggies, chicken breast and a wonderful fajita seasoning.  All cooked in the air fryer in 10 minutes! This recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, paleo and whole30.

     


    Ingredients

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    For the fajitas

    • 1 lb chicken breast cut into strips  – you can also use chicken thighs
    • 1 medium red bell pepper – cut into strips
    • 1 medium orange bell pepper – cut into strips
    • 1 medium green bell pepper – cut into strips
    • 1 medium red onion – peeled and cut into strips
    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
    • 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning

    For serving

    • Corn or flour tortillas
    • Mashed avocado with lime and salt
    • Salsa
    • Shredded cheese
    • Limes
    • Cilantro

     


    Instructions

    1. Season the chicken and veggies. Add the sliced chicken and veggies to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with the fajita seasoning. Toss to coat everything in the oil and seasoning.
    2. Cook the chicken and veggies. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (if needed).  Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray. Place the seasoned chicken and veggies into the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes at 390 degrees F shaking and tossing halfway through the cooking time.
    3. Serve the fajitas. Remove the cooked chicken and veggies from the air fryer and transfer them to a platter or plate. Serve with corn tortillas, avocado, salsa, lime and cilantro.

     

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    Notes

    • Don’t over crowd the air fryer.  Some overlapping is okay but make sure you do not over fill the air fryer basket.  You may need to cook this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
    • The chicken and veggies should only take 10 minutes to cook but may cook faster if you cut them smaller, so I suggest checking the chicken at around 8 minutes to ensure it does not over cook.
    • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Healthy Dinner Ideas
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: Air fryer chicken fajitas, chicken fajitas, fajitas, chicken fajita recipe

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