Fajitas are a midweek staple for a reason. Succulent meat, vibrant veg, and plenty of spices, all served up in a soft tortilla wrap.
Somehow, this air fryer chicken fajitas recipe takes them to the next level. Loaded with flavor and made effortlessly in the air fryer, that’s dinner ready in about 15 minutes.
Jump to:
- What Are Fajitas?
- Can You Meal Prep Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas?
- How to Reheat Air Fryer Fajitas
- Make Them Vegan
- Variations and Add-Ins
- What to Serve With Chicken Fajitas
- Equipment Needed
- Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Recipe
- Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas FAQs
- More Air Fryer Recipes
What Are Fajitas?
Fajitas are a Tex-Mex classic. Served in a corn or tortilla wrap, they can include all kinds of fillings, but most of the time you’ll find meat, peppers, and onions all fried in delicious spices.
Can You Meal Prep Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas?
You can. Cook up a batch one evening, then, once it’s cooled, store it in the fridge in airtight containers for up to three days.
How to Reheat Air Fryer Fajitas
Reheating couldn’t be easier. Simply place the filling in the microwave or an air fryer until it’s hot all the way through.
Make Them Vegan
Although fajitas are traditionally filled with some form of meat, you can make them meatless. Swap the chicken for tofu, mushrooms, or beans, and use a dairy-free yogurt for the sauce.
Variations and Add-Ins
Mix up the veg: Peppers and onions are the traditional vegetable fillings, but you could try baby corn, mangetout, mushrooms, or broccoli. Anything you’ve got in the fridge.
Add cheese: Grate cheddar or crumble feta on top for some tang.
Switch the protein: Beef and pork work great as alternatives.
What to Serve with Chicken Fajitas
- Rice
- Salad
- Tortilla chips
- Wedges or chips
Equipment Needed
- Air fryer
- Spoon for mixing
- Tongs
Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
- Servings
- 2 people
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 12 minutes
- Passive Time
- 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 peppers (sliced)
- 1 red onion (sliced)
- 1 tbsp. garlic (finely chopped)
- 300 g chicken breast (sliced into thin strips)
- Half lime juice
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1/4 cup fajita seasoning
- 1/3 cup yogurt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 4 tortilla wraps
- Sprinkling fresh coriander
- Half avocado (sliced)
Instructions
Add peppers, onion, garlic, chicken, lime juice, and fajita seasoning to the air fryer basket. Mix well.
Air fry at 350F for 12 minutes, mixing halfway through.
Time to assemble. Serve with avocado, coriander, and garlicky yogurt sauce. Add any other toppings you like.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | 570 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 21g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 48g |
| Protein | 55g |
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas FAQs
Can I put raw chicken in the air fryer?
Yes, you can. Chuck your raw chicken straight into the air fryer basket and make sure it’s cooked all the way through before eating.
How to cook fajita vegetables in the air fryer
Just chuck your veg and chicken into the air fryer together, 12 minutes later, it’s good to go.
Do you cut chicken fajita meat before cooking?
While you could put an entire chicken breast into the air fryer and cook it this way before shredding and adding it to a wrap, the best way to ensure maximum flavor is to cut your chicken up beforehand.
Why is air fryer chicken so juicy?
While I'm not sure on the exact science behind the succulent air fryer chicken, all I know is that it’s pretty damn good.
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