Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
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Dinner will be on the table in no time with these easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas. Made with a flavourful homemade spice mixture and a handful of fresh ingredients, your family will love this weeknight meal.
If you have an Instant Pot, you might also like to try my Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas!

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas is one of our go-to dinners when we need something fast and healthy. My husband loves this recipe so much, he offers to make it regularly (I tend to cook most dinners because I’m testing recipes, so I appreciate the break!). It’s a balanced meal with perfectly cooked veggies, tender cooked chicken and customizable with your favourite garnishes.
A big benefit from using the air fryer is you avoid heating up the kitchen in hot summer months, but the best part is it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Below is an overview of the main ingredients and steps to make this Air Fryer Chicken Fajita recipe. See the recipe card below for all the details!
- Homemade fajita spice blend – this spice mix is incredibly flavourful and is worth the extra couple minutes to put together yourself (in my humble opinion). Not to worry if you don’t have all these ingredients on hand though – you can use a store-bought fajita packet instead!
- Chicken breast – boneless, skinless and sliced about half an inch thick
- Bell peppers – we prefer the sweeter varieties (red, yellow, orange), but green works too. We like the ratio of peppers to chicken using just two bell peppers, but if you want to bump up your veggie intake, you can add a third.
- Red onion – just a small one, or use half of a larger onion
- Olive oil – to help the spice blend coat the chicken and vegetables nicely
How to make it
First, mix up the homemade spice blend and preheat your air fryer to 380 °F.
Next, in a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken strips, bell peppers and red onion with the olive oil and spice mix. Transfer this mixture to the pre-heated air fryer basket, making sure it’s in an even layer for even cooking.
Cook for about 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F (I suggest using an instant read thermometer to check!). Be sure to toss halfway through cooking time for more even cooking.
Tips for Success
How to garnish chicken fajitas
There’s no right or wrong way to garnish chicken fajitas, but here are some of our favourite toppings:
- Guacamole
- Avocado slices
- Salsa
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Sliced jalapeno
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges – squeeze a bit of lime juice over each fajita!
- Sliced romaine lettuce
More easy chicken recipes
- Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Chicken Ramen Stir Fry
- Baked Bruschetta Chicken
- Cheesy Chicken and Zucchini Casserole
- Baked Feta Chicken Pasta
- Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice
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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
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Ingredients
For the fajita seasoning
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
For the filling
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, ½-inch sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For serving
- small flour tortillas or corn tortillas (use a gluten-free variety if necessary)
- Optional toppings: avocado or guacamole, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeno, cilantro, thinly sliced romaine lettuce, lime wedges
Instructions
- Make the spice mix. In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the fajita seasoning. In a pinch, you can also use a packet of pre-made fajita seasoning.
- Prepare the fajita mixture. Preheat your air fryer to 380 °F. In a large bowl, mix together the sliced chicken, bell peppers, red onion, olive oil and the fajita seasoning, until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Cook the chicken and vegetables. Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket and ensure it's in an even layer. Air fry for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking. You may need a couple more minutes of cook time if your air fryer has a smaller capacity than 5.8 qt. Check that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F.
- Serve in small tortillas along with your favourite garnishes. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat within 4 days.
Notes
- This recipe was tested in a 5.8-quart basket air fryer. Cook times may vary for different appliances.
- Nutrition estimate does not include the tortillas or garnishes.
- Adapted from my Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas recipe.
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We love these fajitas, theyโre so simple and ready in no time!
Pat K.
So happy you loved them, Pat!
Sounds silly, but as old as I am I have always been intimidated by making Fajitas, this recipe makes it as breeze. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks๐ฅณ
So happy to hear this! ๐
Recette trรจs bien dรฉtaillรฉe et dรฉlicieuse ! Merci beaucoup !
So happy you enjoyed it!
I could eat This receipe everyday ๐คค
Love hearing this, Linda! And so could I ๐
The seasonings are perfect and the airfryer is an amazing way to prepare these fajitas. A new family favorite!
Thrilled to hear your family loves these fajitas as much as we do!
Amazing recipe, thank you! So glad I came across your tiktok. The seasoning was perfect.
Thanks for leaving a review! So happy you enjoyed the recipe.
I’ve always loved fajitas but found them to be a lot of work to make in a skillet. This recipe made them amazingly quick and simple to make and the end result was delicious.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for leaving a review!