About this recipe
The air fryer chars the peppers without heating the whole kitchen. Chicken cooks in the same basket, so dinner is a one timer.
Shake the basket halfway so the edges do not dry out while the center stays pale. Lime at the end does more than extra salt.
This is the filling only. Add tortillas or rice if you want a bigger plate.
TOSS
Step 1
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes if your model recommends it.
Step 2
In a large bowl, toss chicken strips, peppers, and onion with oil and fajita seasoning until evenly coated.
AIR FRY
Step 3
Load the basket in a single layer (cook in two batches if crowded). Air fry at 380°F for 8 minutes.
Step 4
Shake the basket. Air fry at 380°F until chicken is 165°F and vegetables are charred at the edges, 6 to 8 minutes more.
FINISH
Step 5
Taste for salt. Squeeze lime over the hot fajitas and serve.
Tips
Crowding steams the vegetables. Two quick batches beat one soggy load.
Homemade seasoning (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt) tastes fresher than many packets.
Swaps
Chicken breastChicken thighs
Richer and juicier; cook until 165°F the same way.
Equipment
air fryer · large mixing bowl
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