Air fryer chicken fajitas
Air fryer chicken fajitas recipe is a quick and easy twist on a classic Mexican dish. Using an air fryer, you can create crispy, flavorful fajitas with minimal oil and mess.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast (Or thighs cut into strips)
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- 1 small red onion (sliced into large chunks)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Fajitas seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
To serve
- 4 low carb tortillas
- Sour cream
- pico de gallo
- guacamole
Instructions
- Mix the seasoning to make a seasoning blend.
- Transfer chicken strips to a bowl add oil and seasoning blend to the chicken. Mix till all the chicken pieces are well coated.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken to the air fryer basket and air fry at 380°F for 7 mins.
- Pull out the basket, shake the basket to move the strips around. You can use a pair tongs.
- Next add the peppers and onions. (See note 5) Mix then continue cooking for another 6 to 8 mins or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature is at least 165°F (74°C)
- When chicken is cooked through, let it rest for 2 mins before serving.
Notes
- No need to preheat the air fryer.
- Cut peppers and onions into chunky strips.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.
- If you prefer softer peppers, add the peppers at the same time with the chicken instead of waiting to add it halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 582mgPotassium: 606mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1122IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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