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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Air fryer chicken fajitas don't get any better than this recipe that keeps chicken nice and moist while ensuring vegetables achieve perfect crispy texture through ideal air circulation. This superior preparation method showcases how air frying can create restaurant-quality results with optimal texture contrasts between tender chicken and crisp vegetables. The moisture retention combined with vegetable crispness proves air frying's advantages for fajita preparation.
Chicken fajitas in the air fryer don’t get any better than this recipe. The chicken stays nice and moist, while the vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve with toppings of your choice, such as salsa, sliced avocado, and cheese.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 fajitas
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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
Directions
Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place bell peppers and onion into a large bowl. Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over top and season with salt and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
Place chicken into a separate bowl and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and mix with your hands until evenly combined.
Add chicken to the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through. Transfer to a plate to let rest.
Add vegetable mixture to the air fryer basket and cook for 14 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Divide chicken and vegetable mixture among tortillas.
Cook’s Note
Add two minutes of cooking time in Step 5 if you prefer softer veggies.
I like to toast my tortillas in the air fryer as well, but it is not necessary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 184 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 17g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 184 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 232mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 15g | 31% |
| Vitamin C 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium 46mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 230mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
