Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Strips with Bell Peppers and Onions Recipe

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Strips with Bell Peppers and Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips; 1 large red bell pepper seeded and sliced into strips; 1 large green bell pepper seeded and sliced into strips; 1 medium yellow onion halved and sliced into strips; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 8 small flour tortillas warmed; 1 medium lime cut into wedges

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4 servings

10 min prep

18 min cook

28 min total

Dinner Chicken Quick Mexican-inspired

Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Strips with Bell Peppers and Onions recipe

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Juicy, smoky chicken strips tossed with colorful bell peppers and onions, cooked to perfection in the air fryer in under 30 minutes. A quick and budget-friendly weeknight fajita fix with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
1 large red bell pepper (seeded and sliced into strips)
1 large green bell pepper (seeded and sliced into strips)
1 medium yellow onion (halved and sliced into strips)
2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.75 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
8 small flour tortillas (warmed)
1 medium lime (cut into wedges)

Equipment

air fryer
large mixing bowl
tongs
cutting board
chef's knife

Steps

1

Preheat the Air Fryer
preheat 5 min

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Preheating ensures the chicken and vegetables cook evenly and get a nice sear rather than steaming.
2

Slice the Vegetables and Chicken
prep 7 min

Slice the chicken breasts into thin, even strips about 1/2 inch wide, and slice both bell peppers and the onion into similarly sized strips. Keeping the pieces uniform ensures everything cooks at the same rate.
3

Season the Chicken and Vegetables
prep 3 min

Add the chicken strips, bell pepper strips, and onion strips to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle over the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are thoroughly and evenly coated in the seasoning.
4

Air Fry the Fajita Strips
cook 15 min

Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in two batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Air fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the edges of the peppers and onions are lightly charred. While the second batch cooks, warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
5

Rest the Chicken
rest 3 min

Transfer the cooked chicken and vegetables to a plate or cutting board and let them rest for 2–3 minutes. Resting allows the juices in the chicken to redistribute, keeping the strips moist and flavorful.
6

Serve the Fajitas
serve

Divide the chicken fajita strips and vegetables evenly among the warmed tortillas. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. Add your favorite toppings such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole if desired.