Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Fiesta: Sizzling, Flavorful, and Ready in a Flash!
Cook these Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas: juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty seasoning, all done in minutes. Perfect for a quick, festive taco night!
Ingredients
Here’s everything I use, measured out with love:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into strips (around 1 pound/450g)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into ½ inch slices
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into ½ inch slices
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into ½ inch slices
- 1 red onion, sliced into wedges
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
I line it all up on my counter, and it’s like a fajita party waiting to happen. This makes 4 hearty servings—perfect for sharing or piling high, depending on my mood. It’s my roadmap to zesty bliss. I always double-check my stash before I start—it’s my ritual to stay chill. Nothing’s worse than missing a pepper mid-prep, right? Keeps me in the groove and ready to cook.
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
Let’s get rolling—slice 2 chicken breasts into strips, cut 1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 green bell pepper into ½-inch slices, and wedge 1 red onion (I love that rainbow start!). Measure 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning and 1 tablespoon oil—quick dish, quick prep (my kitchen’s buzzing with fiesta vibes!). Everything’s ready—pure anticipation (my heart’s pumping!).
Step 2: Preheat the Air Fryer
Crank the air fryer to 390°F (200°C)—gets it nice and hot (my heart races for that sizzle!). Takes a few minutes—sets the stage (my kitchen smells like a party!). It’s the cozy base—pure fajita joy!
Step 3: Season the Chicken
Drizzle 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over chicken strips—toss with 1.5 tablespoons fajita seasoning (my senses are dancing!). Coat evenly—spicy and slick (my kitchen’s a spice haven!). It’s the juicy heart—pure prep magic!
Step 4: Season the Veggies
Add peppers and onion to the bowl—sprinkle remaining 1.5 tablespoons fajita seasoning (te juro que vas a suspirar como yo la primera vez!). Toss well—colorful and coated (my anticipation grows!). It’s the vibrant kick—pure veggie bliss!
Step 5: Air Fry the Mix
Dump everything into the air fryer basket—spread even but don’t stress (my kitchen’s alive!). Air fry 15 minutes—toss halfway at 7-8 minutes for even sizzle (my table’s set!). It’s the big cook—pure zesty glow!
Step 6: Check and Serve
Pull the basket—chicken juicy, veggies tender-crisp (my kitchen’s a feast!). Pile onto warm tortillas—top with pico de gallo, avocado, or guac (my heart’s full!). Serve hot—pure harmony (my anticipation peaks!). It’s the final fiesta—pure comfort joy!
Step 7: Wrap and Savor
Dish up with extra toppings if you like—salsa, sour cream, anything goes (my kitchen shines!). Bite in—pure spicy love (my table glows!). Enjoy—pure fajita bliss!