Healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein, Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 large bell peppers (any color), sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium yellow or red onion, sliced into half-moons
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Start by slicing your chicken breasts into thin, even strips about 1/2 inch wide. Do the same with your bell peppers and onions. Keeping the thickness consistent ensures that everything cooks at the same rate.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken strips, sliced peppers, and onions. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle all the spices over the top. Toss everything thoroughly with tongs or your hands until every piece of chicken and vegetable is well-coated in the spice blend.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes. Once ready, place the chicken and vegetable mixture into the air fryer basket. Try to spread it out as evenly as possible, though some overlapping is fine in a smaller basket.
- Cook the mixture at 380°F for 15 to 18 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, remove the basket and give it a good shake or use tongs to toss the ingredients. This ensures that the chicken cooks through and the vegetables get that nice char on all sides.
- Once the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender, remove the basket. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and toss one last time. Let it rest for 2 minutes before serving to keep the chicken juicy.