Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas: A Beginner-Friendly Delight

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
• 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
• 1/2 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
• 1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-ounce packet of fajita seasoning (or 2 tablespoons of homemade seasoning – recipe included below!)

Instructions

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   --- Step 1: Preheat Your Air Fryer ---

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   Set your air fryer to 400°F. If your model doesn’t have a preheat function, let it run for 4-5 minutes at 400°F to ensure it’s fully heated before adding your ingredients.

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   --- Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients ---

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   Slice the chicken breasts, bell peppers, and red onion into uniform ¼-inch strips. This ensures even cooking.

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   Place the sliced chicken, peppers, and onion in a large mixing bowl.

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   --- Step 3: Season and Toss ---

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   Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the ingredients in the bowl.

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   Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything together until well coated.

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   --- Step 4: Cook in the Air Fryer ---

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    Carefully add the seasoned chicken and vegetables to the air fryer basket. Spread them out in a single layer for even cooking.

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    Cook for 14 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure the chicken and veggies are evenly cooked.

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    --- Step 5: Check for Doneness ---

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    Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. This is the safest way to confirm your chicken is fully cooked.

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    --- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy ---

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    Serve the fajitas in warm tortillas and top with your favorite garnishes, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or fresh salsa.