Juicy chicken, sizzling peppers, and bold Tex-Mex flavor — all made effortlessly in your air fryer!
When you need a flavorful, quick, and family-approved dinner, these Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas check every box. They’re packed with seasoned chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions — all cooked to tender, slightly charred perfection in the air fryer. This dish brings restaurant-quality fajitas to your table in under 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or meal prepping for the week, this recipe is your new weeknight hero. Wrap it in a warm tortilla, pile it on a rice bowl, or keep it low-carb in lettuce wraps — it’s Tex-Mex on your terms.
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
For Serving:
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
- Sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, salsa, lime wedges
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
2. Season the Chicken and Veggies
In a large bowl, add chicken strips, bell peppers, and onions. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle on all the seasonings. Toss well to evenly coat everything.
3. Cook in the Air Fryer
Add the seasoned mixture to the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Chicken should be fully cooked and vegetables slightly charred.
4. Finish with Lime
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked fajitas. Give everything a quick toss to coat.
5. Serve and Enjoy
Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings and dig in!
🧠 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, no toppings or tortillas)
- Calories: ~220
- Protein: ~25g
- Fat: ~10g
- Carbs: ~8g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Sugar: ~4g
Nutrition will vary with tortillas and added toppings.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Slice everything evenly so it cooks at the same rate.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket — cook in batches for best texture.
- Spice it up with extra chili powder or jalapeños if you like it hot.
- Make it low-carb: Skip the tortillas and serve in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice.
- Prep ahead: Marinate the chicken and veggies in the morning — pop them into the air fryer when you get home!
✨ For Your Website
These Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are everything you want in a weeknight meal: quick, healthy, and loaded with flavor. Your readers will love how the air fryer delivers perfectly cooked chicken and veggies with minimal oil and zero hassle. This recipe is perfect for busy families, college students, or anyone who wants Tex-Mex in a flash.
Pair with a margarita, some Spanish rice, or a simple black bean salad for a full fiesta!
