Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Fresh Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas, a vibrant and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy families. Juicy marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions come together in warm tortillas for a delicious, healthier alternative to traditional frying. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe offers endless customization options to suit everyone’s tastes. Enjoy an interactive dining experience where everyone can build their own fajitas with their favorite toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced chicken with fajita seasoning and lime juice. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- Place the marinated chicken along with the sliced vegetables in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 12-15 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through cooking until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender-crisp.
- Toss everything together in the air fryer basket before serving.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg