Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are tender, flavorful and cook up in about 15 minutes! Serve with your favorite toppings for an easy weeknight dinner!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Air Fryer, Main Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Marcie

1 lb. chicken breast cut into 1/2" thick slices
2 large bell peppers sliced into 1/2" thick slices; use a variety of colors such as red and yellow
1 small red onion halved and sliced lengthwise into 1/2" thick strips; see note 2
2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
2 tablespoons taco seasoning sub with your favorite store bought taco or fajita seasoning; see note 3
1 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro for serving, optional

Place the chicken and vegetables in a large bowl and set aside.
1 lb. chicken breast, 2 large bell peppers, 1 small red onion
Place the olive oil and taco seasoning into a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture and toss gently until well coated.
2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Place the chicken mixture into the air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the chicken registers 165 degrees. Toss the mixture about every 4-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Place the fajita mixture in a large bowl and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Add salt as needed, then serve in tortillas or bowls with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
1 lime, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Pro tip: Be sure to cut the chicken and vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking.
Halve the red onion and don't trim off the entire root. This way, when you cut the onion lengthwise into 1/2" thick strips, they won't fall apart.
Since my homemade taco seasoning includes a lot less sodium than store bought brands, you may need to add up to 1/2 teaspoon additional salt to suit your tastes.
This recipe was tested using a 7 qt. air fryer. If yours is smaller, consider cooking the fajita mixture in batches.
All cooking times vary, so beginning checking for doneness after 10 minutes.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.