
Air Fryer Steak for Fajitas Recipe
Air fryer steak for fajitas cooks perfect steak strips that allow you to quickly assemble traditional steak fajitas or creative fajita steak bowls for versatile meal options. This efficient cooking method ensures ideal steak texture while providing flexibility in final presentation and serving styles. The quick assembly capability makes these perfect for various meal formats while the air fryer technique guarantees consistent, restaurant-quality steak results.

Cook steak strips in an air fryer, then you can quickly assemble steak fajitas or a fajita steak bowl. Serve with Spanish rice if you like.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon jalapeño chile powder (such as Savory Spice Shop) (Optional)
¼ teaspoon chili powder (Optional)
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
1 pound skirt steak, sliced into strips against the grain
1 onion, sliced into strips
1 bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
Directions
Combine olive oil, salt, garlic powder, cumin, jalapeño chile powder, chili powder, and coriander in a resealable plastic bag. Add steak, onion, and bell pepper, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
Line an air fryer basket with a sheet of perforated parchment paper. Add marinated onion, pepper, and steak.
Air fry for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the air fryer basket and shake to ensure even cooking. Air fry until steak is cooked through, about 4 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
193 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 193 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
Sodium 1198mg | 52% |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 15g | 29% |
Vitamin C 29mg | 32% |
Calcium 31mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 8% |
Potassium 315mg | 7% |
* 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.