Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

• 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast Or chicken tederloins, cut into thin strips.
• 1 Medium onion Sweet, yellow or red onions, cut into thin strips
• 1 Bell Pepper Green
• 1/2 Bell Pepper red or Orange, for color
• 1 Jalapeno chopped, optional
• 3 tablespoons Fajita seasoning mix or below see how to make your own

• INSTRUCTIONS

• Prep your ingredients. Choose fresh vegetables, such as bell peppers and onions. I chose one green bell pepper and half red pepper for color. You can use either orange or red peppers, or sweet peppers. I also added one medium Jalapeno for a spicy kick.
   
  Chicken: Select lean chicken meat, such as breast or thigh meat. You can also use chicken tenders. Choose organic, if possible.
   
  Slice everything into thin strips, ensuring the pieces are roughly the same size so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
• Season Your Fajitas. Next, season your fajitas. You can use a Fajita Seasoning mix that is found in a spice aisle of the supermarket. Or you can use a mix of spices that complement the flavors of your vegetables and chicken. Include in the mix one teaspoon of each: cumin powder, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar, oregano, and salt & pepper to taste.
   
  For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes. Toss everything together in a bowl until the seasonings are evenly distributed. This step is essential to add flavor and also make the vegetables tender in the air fryer. See the photo below.
   
  Tip: Although it is optional, I recommend placing your freshly prepared chicken fajita mix (covered) in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can absorb.
• Preheat Your Air Fryer to 400°F (200°C). While it heats up, add your fajitas directly to the air fryer basket (or tray). Sometimes I choose to lay a piece of parchment paper over the air fryer basket. This step is optional and I find that it makes cleaning much easier.

   

  Spread the seasoned vegetables and chicken in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding and make sure every part of the fajita is touching the surface of the basket. See the picture above.
• Cook Your Chicken Fajitas for 10-12 Minutes. Close the air fryer basket and let the fajitas cook for 10-12 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Shake the basket (or turn fajitas) every 5 minutes to help the vegetables and chicken cook evenly.

   

  Check for doneness by cutting into a piece of chicken to ensure no pink in the middle. Timing will depend on the size and thickness of your fajitas. After you remove the fajitas, let them rest for a couple of minutes.
• Serve. Top your fajitas with a squeeze of lime juice, fresh cilantro, sour cream, and diced avocados. And don’t forget the tortillas! I love to place chicken fajitas on one half of a soft tortilla, top it with cheese, close the second half over, and cook it in the air fryer at 350F for 3 minutes per side. Crispy & cheesy perfection!

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