Easy Peasy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Recipe
These Easy Peasy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a quick, flavorful, and family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breast strips are seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked alongside colorful bell peppers and onions in the air fryer, delivering a deliciously smoky, tender dish in just 30 minutes. Serve with warm flour tortillas, creamy avocado, rice, sour cream, cheese, and fresh coriander for a vibrant and customizable fajita feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Air Fryer Recipes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
For the veggies & chicken:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 red onions, cut into wedges
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange or green), cut into strips
- 18 oz (500g) chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the fajitas:
- 4 flour tortillas (or more)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Some cooked or fried rice (e.g., seasoned rice)
- Some sour cream
- Some grated cheese
- Fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies and chicken: Peel the onions, halve them, and cut into wedges. Clean and deseed the bell peppers, then cut them into thin strips. Place all the vegetables in a large bowl. Clean the chicken breasts and cut into medium strips. Add the chicken to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Season the mixture: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add this spice mix to the bowl with the chicken and vegetables, drizzle with olive oil, and toss everything together until well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer: If necessary, preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F). This ensures even cooking and a nice crisp texture.
- Cook in the air fryer: Place the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 15-16 minutes, shaking or flipping the basket occasionally to ensure even cooking. If your air fryer basket is small, cook in two batches.
- Serve the fajitas: Warm the flour tortillas. Serve the cooked chicken and veggies with the tortillas, sliced avocado, cooked or fried rice, sour cream, grated cheese, and chopped fresh coriander. Squeeze lime wedges over the fajitas to enhance the flavor. Let everyone assemble their own fajitas to their liking.
Notes
- You can substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option if desired.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the heat level.
- For a smoky flavor, using smoked paprika is key.
- Cornstarch helps create a nice coating on the chicken, preventing dryness and improving texture.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, this recipe can be adapted to bake in the oven at 190°C (375°F) for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days and can be reheated in the air fryer or skillet.
