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A top-down view of a vibrant plate of air-fried chicken fajitas on warm flour tortillas. The tortillas are filled with crispy chicken tenders, colorful red and green bell pepper strips, and caramelized onions. The plate is placed on a clean white marble countertop, showcasing a deliciously healthy meal ready to serve.

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Recipe

This Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish with perfectly seasoned chicken and crisp veggies. It’s an effortless, healthy way to enjoy a classic Mexican meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium green bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 large onion sliced into petals
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound chicken tenders cut into strips
  • 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
  • 8 6 inch flour tortillas, warmed

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  • Slice the bell peppers, onion, and chicken tenders into strips.
    A top-down view of a white cutting board with red and green bell peppers, sliced into thin strips, and a large onion sliced into petals. Raw chicken tenders are also sliced into strips. A silver knife rests beside the ingredients, all placed on a clean white marble countertop, ready for the next step in the fajita preparation.
  • In a bowl, toss the chicken, bell peppers, and onions with olive oil, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    A top-down shot of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble countertop. The bowl contains sliced chicken tenders, red and green bell peppers, and onion petals, all tossed together with olive oil, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper. A spoon is stirring the ingredients to coat them evenly, preparing them for the air fryer.
  • Place the seasoned chicken and veggies in the air fryer basket, spreading them evenly.
    A top-down view of seasoned chicken tenders, red and green bell peppers, and onions being placed into a black air fryer basket. The ingredients are spread evenly for cooking. The air fryer basket is set on a white marble countertop, and a pair of silver tongs rests beside the basket, ready for flipping the contents during cooking.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
    A top-down shot of a hand holding silver tongs, shaking a black air fryer basket filled with partially cooked chicken tenders and colorful vegetables. The ingredients are browning and cooking evenly, with a golden and crispy texture beginning to form. The scene is simple, with the air fryer set on a white marble countertop.
  • While cooking, warm the flour tortillas in the oven or microwave.
  • Once done, assemble the fajitas by placing the chicken and veggies on tortillas.
  • Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
    A top-down view of a vibrant plate of air-fried chicken fajitas on warm flour tortillas. The tortillas are filled with crispy chicken tenders, colorful red and green bell pepper strips, and caramelized onions. The plate is placed on a clean white marble countertop, showcasing a deliciously healthy meal ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 230mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg