Simple Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas (20 Minute Recipe)

These deliciously easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are ready in just 20 minutes! Next time you’re craving a flavorful and delicious dinner that’s quick and easy to put together, these air fryer fajitas are a fantastic choice.

Pair tender chicken with colorful bell peppers and crunchy onions for an ideal weeknight dinner. Not only is it tasty, but it’s also healthy and a hit with even picky eaters!

💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe

Quick, simple, and tasty, making chicken fajitas in the air fryer is a fantastic way to get a satisfying meal on the table on even the busiest nights. This dish is ready in 20 minutes and can be easily customized and topped with your favorite fix-ins!

I love making Skillet Chicken Fajitas or Slow Cooker Veggie Fajitas, but sometimes I need something that's fast and reliable for an easy weeknight dinner. That's where this recipe is an absolute star! You could even use it to make these tasty Fajita Bowls.

If you like these air fryer fajitas, you will want to try these air fryer burritos. They are super easy and perfect for using up leftover rice or veggies!

And if you can't get enough tasty chicken dinners, try this Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken as well.

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• chicken breast - slice chicken breasts into smaller strips, or purchase your chicken pre-sliced.
• veggies - I like a combination of red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion for some color variation.
• olive oil - you could also use avocado oil or your choice of neutral flavored oil.
• fajita seasoning - if you can't find fajita seasoning, you could also use a taco seasoning packet or whip up a Homemade Taco Seasoning.
• flour tortillas - corn tortillas are also an option, but my family prefers the flour.
• sour cream
• cheese - either crumbled cotija or shredded cheddar jack, or both!
• fresh cilantro - this is an optional garnish for some added flavor.

🔪 Instructions

• Add chicken, peppers, and onion to a large bowl with olive oil and seasoning. Toss well to coat.

• Place in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F.

• Allow the mixture to cool, then warm tortillas and add the chicken and veggies.

• Top with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and any other toppings you like!

❔ FAQs

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• Cut the chicken, peppers, and onions into evenly sized strips for even cooking.
• It's okay if you have to more than a single layer of your fajita mix in the air fryer basket, but don't stuff it full. Cook in batches if needed.
• Make a fajita bowl by serving the cooked chicken and veggies over rice or quinoa.
• Can't find a fajita seasoning mix? Make your own homemade fajita seasoning by combining chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.

📌 Making chicken fajitas in the air fryer is an easy way to serve a quick meal with lots of options for customization! The whole family will love building their own fajita tortillas with their favorite toppings.

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• Add sliced portobello mushrooms for some extra flavor and nutrition.
• Like things spicy? Dice or slice some serrano peppers or jalapeno peppers and add them in with the veggies.
• For a sweet twist, add some pineapple chunks to the fajita blend and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
• Other topping ideas include guacamole or avocado, diced mango, pico de gallo, refried beans, and rice.
• For a gluten free variation, use corn tortillas, or make homemade tortillas with almond flour or coconut flour.

🥫 Storage and Reheating

Transfer cooled fajitas to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze leftover chicken fajitas for up to 3 months, but the veggies may lose some of their crunchy texture when you thaw them.

To reheat, heat a little drizzle of oil in a skillet and add the fajitas back in. Stir every so often until they're heated through. From frozen, allow everything to thaw properly before cooking.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

This recipe has everything you need for a filling and healthy dish, but for a larger meal with more variety serve your air fryer fajitas alongside some Rice and Beans or these hearty Baked Avocados!

📋 Recipe Card

Simple Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Recipe Author: Kristin King

Ready in just 20 minutes, these Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are perfect for a quick and customizable weeknight meal the whole family will love!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 528 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, sliced
• ▢ 2 bell peppers, sliced into thin strips (any color)
• ▢ 1 purple onion, sliced thinly
• ▢ 4 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 4 tablespoons fajita seasoning
• ▢ 8 6 inch flour tortillas
• ▢ sour cream 
• ▢ crumbled cotija cheese or shredded jack cheese 
• ▢ chopped cilantro

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Instructions

 

• Pre-heat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
• Place chicken, peppers, and onions into a mixing bowl, along with the oil and fajita seasoning. Toss to coat.
  1 ½ pounds chicken breast, sliced, 2 bell peppers, sliced into thin strips, 1 purple onion, sliced thinly, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 tablespoons fajita seasoning
• Add the seasoned chicken mixture to the air fryer basket. You can crowd the basket but don’t overfill it. If needed, cook the mixture in 2 batches.
• Cook each batch for 10 minutes. Remove and let rest for a couple of minutes.
• Warm the tortillas and add a spread of sour cream. Add the cooked chicken mixture, and top with cheese and cilantro.
  8 6 inch flour tortillas, crumbled cotija cheese or shredded jack cheese , sour cream , chopped cilantro

Notes

• Try to cut the chicken and vegetables into evenly sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
• You can also use sliced portobello mushrooms in the main filling instead of or along with the bell peppers.
• Add some heat by including sliced jalapeños or serrano peppers in the mix. You can also sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper into the seasoning mix for an extra kick.
• Add some sweetness and tang by including fresh pineapple chunks in your fajita mix. The sweetness of the pineapple pairs well with the savory flavors of the chicken and vegetables.
• Instead of serving the fajitas in tortillas, serve them over cooked rice or quinoa for a fajita bowl. Top with your favorite toppings like avocado slices, salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
• Instead of traditional flour tortillas, use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option or make homemade tortillas using alternative flours like almond or coconut flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 870mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1915IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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