Suitable for gluten-free, low carb, Keto, paleo, and Whole30 diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. So for today’s recipe we are talking a super easy dinner idea that the whole family will loooooooove. And these Easy Air Fryer Fajitas made with perfectly seasoned chicken and sweet vegetables hit aaaaaaaaaaaall the right notes.
Quick Cook Chicken Fajitas
Air Fried Chicken Fajitas are full of affordable everyday pantry staples and are a great go-to for Mexican nights, Taco Tuesdays, Fiestas, dinner tonight, school lunches and brunch spreads. I love making fajitas in the air fryer as they are ready to serve much quicker than in the oven. These are fuss free with minimal prep and all done in one pot aka minimal clean up too.
What Are Fajitas?
Just incase you were wondering this is an awesome Tex Mex Dish normally cooked on a skillet so you end up with deliciously charred chicken and vegetables that you can eat as is, in wraps, with rice and more. You get to eat them with various mix and match toppings. These air fryer fajitas are such an awesome better than restaurant fajitas that is oh-so-easy to whip up and eat at home, they are sure to become one of your ‘go-to’ fakeaways.
Why Make This Recipe
It requires 5 ingredients and minimal prep work.Flavour with seasonings you have in your pantry.Healthier and affordable meal loved by the whole family. It is great for make ahead eating, meal prep and freezer friendly.Help you use up of leftover chicken breasts and veggies you have.Dietary – they are gluten free, paleo and whole30, low carb and keto (without tortillas).
Ingredient Notes
Chicken – This recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breast which have been cut into about 1/4 inch thick strips. I know friends who are always cooking these with boneless skinless chicken thighs with great success.Bell Peppers – You need sliced bell peppers. Feel free to use which ever colour peppers you like. And cut them to about the same size as the chicken strips.Onion – This recipe calls for red onion slices but feel free to use which ever color onion you prefer.Seasoning – you can use a homemade version of seasoning like this Fajita Seasoning or a store bought version. Up to you as this recipe is all about an easy life.Oil – a the tiniest bit of olive oil (or vegetable oil or avocado oil) to fry up all your food veggies.
Ok, so are you ready whip up the easiest Chicken Fajitas in the Air Fryer? Then go grab all the lovely ingredients from your pantry and fridge and come back so I can show you…
How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Preheat Air Fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.Mix the sliced chicken, onion slices, bell peppers slices, olive oil and fajita seasoning in a large bowl until everything is evenly coated.Add the mix into the air fryer basket and air fryer for 14-18 minutes, tossing a few times during cooking.Serve air fryer chicken fajitas as a salad (low carb) or as fajitas toppings of your choice.Note = serve without tortillas or with low carb tortillas. If not low carb then use regular tortillas.
Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting out with less cook time, checking for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.
How
To Make Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Preheat Oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C / gas 6.Mix all the ingredients for the Chicken Fajitas in a mixing bowl and make sure everything is fully coated.Add the mix to a rimmed sheet pan and cook for 18-24 minutes, turning halfway through using a large slotted turner or tongs.Serve air fryer chicken fajitas as a salad (low carb) or as fajitas with toppings of your choice.
Recipe Tips
Try and make sure the chicken strips are all the same size so they cook at the same rate. Use a sharp knife to slice them.Cook time depends on the size of chicken pieces and onion slices and bell pepper slices. So if you cut them small, then you might want to cook for a couple of minutes less than this recipe states. Also smaller pieces will char more than larger pieces.Turn these 3-4 times during cooking so everything has the opportunity to char for that delicious flavor.The meat is completely cooked through when a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
If short on time or spices, just use a mix of paprika and cumin to make this.Feel free to double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd. But if you double the recipe make sure to use an air fryer that is large enough to air fry the amount, otherwise it will steam not fry. You may need to cook this in two batches.If you are going to serve these with tortillas – then do so with warmed tortillas.
Favorite Fajita Toppings Ideas
You can really go to town with the toppings you add to this Tex-Mex dish. Just make sure the toppings fit whatever diet you may be following
For colour and flavour you can top with a little fresh cilantro and shredded lettuce.I prefer sour cream, but you can use Lime Crema, or plain greek yogurt with a little lime juice mixed inSalsa or Pico de Gallo works well. In a pinch just use some sweet fresh tomatoes diced up.Cheese – use your favorite shredded cheese or some Cotija.You can add extra bulk with items like refried beans, charred corn and rice.
Delicious Variations
This version is good as is. But if you want to then you can mix and match with a teaspoon or so of different herbs and spices to suit your taste.
Vary the herbs and spices – feel free to add in onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano and if you like heat then chipotle paste, chili powder and red pepper flakes.Add citrus – you can add include; lime juice, lime zest, or lemon zest. Vary the meat – You can just as easily make these with skinless turkey breast or skirt steak. Vary the veggies – whilst the peppers and onions are enough, I have added in at the end others like charred corn and black beans when not on a low carb diet.
Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix
Fajita seasoning mix is a blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano that you can easily mix together and store in airtight spice jars or mason jars in your pantry. Check out this easy homemade Fajita seasoning mix recipe which is a good baseline for you to make your own fajita spice blend. This fajita seasoning mix is super easy to adapt and change as you see fit. Start with 1 to 2 teaspoons of the fajita spice in each recipe and you can always add more to taste.
Prep Ahead And Storage
Prep Ahead (uncooked version) – This recipe is so easy to make and air fry. Season the chicken strips and vegetables with the oil and seasoning mix ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days before cooking! Store – Store cool cooked meal in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze – Follow the handy tips below for how to freeze this. Transfer into freezer bags (with air squeezed out) or meal prep containers. Label them and store in the freezer for 3 months. To make reheating easier, freeze in the right portion sizes that you need for the future. Thaw – Remove the frozen chicken from the freezer the night before needed and let thaw in the fridge
FAQs
More Air Fryer Recipes + Fajita Recipes
Need other chicken recipes or even more easy weeknight meals ideas. Then check these delicious recipes out.
Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Fajitas. A lovely different take.The best Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas – A reader favorite on this blog.Crockpot Chicken Fajitas – a family favorite.Use leftover to make a delicious burrito bowl or a fajita salad like Chicken Fajita Salad.Dump and start Instant Pot Steak Fajitas – great way to use up leftover steak.Juicy Crispy Air Fried Chicken Breast which you can turn into fajitas.Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Air Fryer Chicken Tenders make delicious alternatives than can be cut up into salads or wraps.
Serving Suggestions
Tomato Choka. (Caribbean Salsa)Corn Tortillas.
Weight Watchers Points
There is just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoints Points in a serving of this. Originally published Jan 2020.
