Chicken Fajitas in Air Fryer – Quick and Flavorful Recipe
Tender and aromatic chicken fajitas cooked quickly in the air fryer, perfect for a healthy and flavorful Mexican-inspired dinner.
Time⏱️ 23 min
Servings👤 4
Difficulty
🥘 Ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breast — 250 g (8.8 oz)
red or yellow bell pepper — 1
red onion — 1
tablespoon olive oil — 1
teaspoon chili powder — 1
lemon juice — 2 tablespoons
teaspoon cumin — 1
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
tortillas (for serving)
👨🍳 Steps
1Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (370°F).
2In a bowl, mix chicken strips, pepper strips, onion strips, olive oil, chili powder, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne if desired.
3Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to the air fryer basket, spreading evenly.
4Cook for 10–13 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
5Remove from air fryer and serve immediately with warm tortillas.
🛒 Shopping List
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 red or yellow bell pepper, 1 red onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp cumin, salt and pepper to taste, a pinch of cayenne pepper, tortillas for serving