Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas! 20 Minute Meal!
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas! 20 Minute Meal! is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 2. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Mayra Wendolyne on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 25 min
Cost: $7.98 total, $3.99 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (cut into thin strips)
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (seeded and sliced into strips)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded and sliced into strips)
- 1 Jalapeño (thinly sliced, seeds optional for less heat)
- 1 medium Onion (sliced into wedges)
- 1 tsp Garlic (minced)
- 1 packet Fajita Seasoning (store‑bought blend, no added salt)
- 1 tsp Paprika (for color and mild flavor)
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil (high smoke‑point oil for air frying)
- to taste Salt (optional, seasoning packet may already contain salt)
- to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Prep Vegetables
Slice the yellow and red bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño into thin strips or wedges. Mince the garlic.
Time: PT5M
Slice Chicken
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breast and cut into thin strips about ½‑inch wide.
Time: PT2M
Season and Toss
In a mixing bowl combine chicken strips, sliced vegetables, minced garlic, fajita seasoning packet, paprika, a pinch of salt and pepper, and avocado oil. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Time: PT3M
Air Fry
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) if your model requires preheating. Transfer the seasoned chicken and vegetables to the air‑fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket or stirring halfway through.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 375°F
Serve
Remove the fajitas from the air fryer, give a final sprinkle of fresh lime juice or cilantro if desired, and serve immediately with tortillas, salsa, or a side salad.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 4g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free, High‑Protein, Low‑Carb
Last updated: April 16, 2026








