Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Tender and flavorful chicken fajita meat with peppers and onions made in the Air Fryer
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or tenderloins cut into thin slices
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 red onion
- 2-3 medium bell peppers (green, yellow, and/or red) (use only 2 peppers if they are huge, 3 if they are small/medium size- about 3 cups total)
- 3 tsp oil (2tsp for chicken, 1tsp for peppers/onions)
- avocado oil cooking spray (other cooking spray works, but I prefer avocado oil spray in the air fryer)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- juice of one lime and cilantro (optional for extra delicious)
Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cut onions, peppers, and chicken into thin slices. Dry chicken extra with paper towels if needed.
- Add chicken to a bowl and sprinkles with fajita seasoning, cornstarch, and drizzle with 2 tsp oil. Stir together extra well so that chicken is coated nicely. I like to use my hands (with food safe gloves on) just to make sure it's completely coated, but a spoon works.
- Add peppers and onions to bowl and drizzle with 1 tsp oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir all together.
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees. When preheated spray basket with cooking spray then add chicken mixture. Cook for 10-12 minutes, but during the cook time stop and shake basket to ensure cooking and char on the chicken evenly.
Notes
Makes 24 ounces cooked | Serving size: 4 oz (about 1 cup, but this will vary depending on sizes of chicken pieces/peppers so I would weigh it out if you need precision)
WW Points: 1 Point
Calories: 140 | 3g fat, 0g saturated fat, 53g sodium, 2g fiber, 4g sugar (0g added sugar), 8g carbohydrates (6g net carbs), 25g protein
Air Fryer: Click here for the one I love and use! I use the 7 quart Air Fryer which is the largest one on the market at this point. I recommend cooking in two batches if you have a smaller air fryer.
