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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Kemi
Air fryer chicken fajitas recipe! This chicken fajitas in air fryer are packed full of Mexican flavors, tender, and delicious. It is easy, and quick to make with less than 20 minutes of cooking time. Let me show you how to make air fryer fajitas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, British, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 223 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g (1.1lb) Chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper
  • 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1.5-2 tablespoon Fajita seasoning Or 1.5 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion granules, ¼ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp cayenne.
  • Salt to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken breast dry and slice them into bite-size pieces.
    Slice the bell peppers and onions.
  • Add the sliced peppers, sliced chicken pieces, fajita seasoning, salt, lemon juice, and oil into a bowl. Mix everything together till all are evenly coated in the seasoning.
    If you have the time, marinate the chicken in the fridge for 30 minutes up to 6 hours. If not, move to the below step immediately after seasoning.
  • Pour and spread them out in the air fryer basket, rack, or tray.
    Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at a temperature of 390F/190C for 12-15 minutes or until tender and cooked.
    Shake the basket halfway into the cooking so it's evenly cooked.
  • When cooked, bring out the chicken fajita and serve.

Notes

  • Pat chicken and veggies dry with paper towels before adding the seasoning.
  • Slice the chicken and vegetables into similar sizes.
  • Be generous with the seasoning.
  • You can add more cayenne to the seasoning if you want it spicy.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. If the doesn't fit, make it in batches.
  • Air fryer differ by brand, type, model, and sizes so you might need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
How long to cook chicken fajitas in air fryer is between 12-15 minutes at a temperature of 390F/190C.
If cooking from frozen, it will take longer so add an additional 3-5 minutes.
Air fryers vary by brand, model, size, and wattage so you might have to adjust the cooking time. Check after 10 minutes and if it requires more cooking time, then add accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 686mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1140IUVitamin C: 122mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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