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air fryer chicken fajitas on flour tortillas with sour cream and guacamole on top.

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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Recipe by Danielle

These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas make a quick but sensational weeknight dinner for two! Coat the chicken, peppers and onions in a homemade spice paste, then let the air fryer do the rest. 

  • Total Time25 minutes
  • Yield2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
  • juice 1/2 lime (save more wedges for serving)
  • 2-3 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 pound max), cut into strips 
  • 1 small yellow onion, peeled and cut into small wedges 
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds & stem removed, cut into chunks
  • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, seeds & stem removed, cut into chunks
  • your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, etc

Instructions

  1. Make the spice paste: In a large bowl, combine the avocado oil (1 teaspoon), chili powder (1 teaspoon), garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon), cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon), ground cumin (1/4 teaspoon), dried oregano (1/4 teaspoon), salt (1/4 teaspoon) and lime juice (from 1/2 lime).
  2. Mix the fajitas: Add the chicken (2-3 thighs, cut into strips), onion (1 small yellow, cut into wedges), and bell peppers (2, seeds & stem removed, cut into chunks) to the same bowl, and toss well until everything is completely covered in the spice paste.
  3. Air fry: Transfer to an air fryer basket or rack and cook for 15 minutes at 400F. Don’t worry about preheating. Toss the meat and veggies twice during air frying to make sure everything cooks evenly.
  4. Serve & store: Serve with large soft flour tortillas and your choice of sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh or jarred salsa, and sliced avocado or guacamole. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Equipment

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Notes

Nutrition information estimated with My Fitness Pal, and does not include any toppings or tortilla.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Dish
  • Method: Air Fry
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
  • Calories: 359
  • Fat: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Protein: 38g

Find it online: https://projectmealplan.com/air-fryer-chicken-fajitas/