Delicious air fryer Chicken Tender Crunchy Veg: These simple Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas only need a few ingredients and 20 minutes to prepare. This dish is ideal for a fast weekday dinner for the entire family since it combines flavorful, succulent chicken with crisp peppers and onions. The best part is that it is low in fat and carbohydrates and can be altered to be gluten-free.
Ingredients for Recipe:
- One whole red bell pepper, cut; one whole green bell pepper, sliced;
- One pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- One medium onion, cut whole
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- Two tablespoons of lime juice
- One spoonful of spice for fajitas
- To taste, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions:
- Cut one or two chicken breasts into thin strips to start.
- To ensure equal cooking, cut one onion and a variety of red, green, and yellow bell peppers into strips of comparable size.
- Put the vegetable strips and chicken in a big bowl.
- Pour some lime juice and olive oil over it. This helps the seasoning adhere to the foods while also adding taste.
- Add the fajita spice, which usually consists of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder. Toss everything until the coating is uniform.
- Set your air fryer’s temperature to 400°F, or 200°C. This step guarantees that the cooking process begins right away and aids in giving the chicken and veggies a nice char.
- Fill the basket of the air fryer with the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture. Avoid packing the basket too full; if needed, cook in batches.
- To guarantee consistent cooking, shake the basket or stir midway during the 8–10 minute air fry time.
- Warm your tortillas (corn or flour) in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the oven while the chicken and veggies are cooking. Rolling warm tortillas prevents them from breaking since they are more malleable.
- It’s time to put the fajitas together when the chicken and veggies are cooked through and nicely charred.
- Onto the heated tortillas, spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Top with your favorite fajita ingredients, including salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, or fresh cilantro.