Hello folks. Today we are talking super easy dinners that the whole family will loooooooove. And these Easy Air Fryer Fajitas made with perfectly seasoned chicken and veggies hit aaaaaaaaaaaall the right notes.
Air Fried Chicken Fajitas are full of affordable everyday pantry staples and are a great go-to for Mexican nights, dinner party guests, school lunches and brunch spreads. And if you start with your own Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe then even better.
I love making them in the air fryer as they are ready to serve much quicker than in the oven. And the air fryer gives you perfect fajita-style juicy chicken breasts and crispy sweet vegetables.
Related : Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe.
Plus, these air fryer fajitas are such an awesome restaurant-quality meal that is oh-so-easy to whip up and eat at home, they are sure to become one of your ‘go-to’ fakeaways.
However, if you prefer you can also make Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas or cook up a traditional version of chicken fajitas in a skillet.
Air Fryer chicken fajitas are also a great way to use those bits of leftover chicken breast and leftover onions and peppers that you are not sure what to do with.
Meal Prep Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Cook up a big batch of these Air Fryer Fajitas and use it for meal prep. You can make:
- Air Fryer Fajitas.
- Chicken Fajita Bowls.
- Chicken Fajita Salad for a low carb treat.
Related : Best Meal Prep Glass Containers.
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
- Preheat Air Fryer to 350F / 180C.
- Mix all the ingredients for the Chicken Fajitas in a mixing bowl and make sure everything is fully combined.
- Add the mix into the air fryer basket and cook for 14-18 minutes, turning halfway through.
- 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.
How To Make Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Preheat Oven to 400F / 200C / 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.
Air Fryer Fajitas Tips
- The chicken is completely cooked through when a fast action thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
- Try and make sure the chicken pieces 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 veggies. So if you cut them small, then you might want to cook for a couple of minutes less than this recipe states.
- If I am short on time or spices, I just use a mix of paprika and cumin to make this.
- Feel free to double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd.
Air Fried Fajitas Variations
This version of Air Fryer Fajitas 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.
Other ingredients you can add include;
- Lime juice
- Lime zest
- Smoked chipotle paste
- Shallots
- Sweet peppers
- Dried oregano
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 use.
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.
What To Serve With Chicken Fajitas
- Corn Tortillas.
- Tomato Choka.
- Instant Pot Black Beans.
Chicken Fajitas Weight Watchers Points
There is just 1 Freestyle SmartPoint in a serving of Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas.
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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) skinless chicken breast cut into chunks
- 2 bell peppers deseeded and sliced
- 1 onion peeled and sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning make this easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix
- salt
- Serve as a salad with salsa and lime slices, or as fajitas with corn tortillas, salsa and sour cream (omit if dairy-free).
Instructions
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer to 350F / 180C.
- Mix all the ingredients for the Chicken Fajitas in a mixing bowl and make sure everything is fully combined.
- Add the mix into the air fryer basket and cook for 14-18 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Serve air fryer chicken fajitas as a salad (low carb) or as fajitas with toppings of your choice.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F / 200C / gas 6.
- Mix all the ingredients for the Chicken Fajitas in a mixing bowl and make sure everything is fully coated.
- Serve air fryer chicken fajitas as a salad (low carb) or as fajitas with toppings of your choice.
Notes
Air Fryer Fajitas Tips
- The chicken is completely cooked through when a fast action thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
- Try and make sure the chicken pieces 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 veggies. So if you cut them small, then you might want to cook for a couple of mins less than this recipe states.
- If I am short on time or spices, I just use a mix of paprika and cumin to make this.
- Feel free to double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd.
What To Serve With Chicken Fajitas
- Corn Tortillas.
- Tomato Choka.
- Instant Pot Black Beans.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Weight Watchers Points
There is 1 Freestyle SmartPoint in a serving of air fryer chicken fajitas.Nutrition
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Jayne says
06/01/2020 at 11:20 pmI have been looking for new air fryer recipes. These chicken fajitas will be a big hit at our home. Look awesome.
Sara Welch says
06/01/2020 at 11:23 pmAnother great recipe for my air fryer! Definitely adding this to my dinner line up for the week; looks too good to pass up!
georgie says
06/01/2020 at 11:41 pmThis looks so good! I really need to invest in an air fryer, they look so easy to use and the recipes look wonderful!
Anita says
06/01/2020 at 11:57 pmI love chicken fajitas! Thanks for sharing another winner recipe using an air fryer. 🙂