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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas offer a quick, delicious and healthier option for a weeknight dinner or casual
entertaining. The air fryer method allows you to sear vegetables and chicken to perfection, mimicking
the sizzling presentation of traditional fajitas with less oil and effort. Below we explain how to prepare
this delicious dish in simple steps, with pictures to guide you.
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Ingredients:
1 pound (450 g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 yellow pepper, sliced
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1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Lime wedges to serve
Tortillas to serve
Fresh coriander to decorate (optional). )
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Instructions:
STEP 1: PREHEAT THE FRYER
Preheat your air fryer to 193°C (380°F) for approximately 3 minutes. This ensures even cooking right
from the start.
STEP 2: SEASONING CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, peppers and onions.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
Mix everything together until the chicken and vegetables are well coated with spices and oil.STEP 3:
COOK IN THE
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FRYER Place the chicken and vegetable mixture in the air fryer basket. Spread them in an even layer.
Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the
vegetables are tender and lightly charred, shaking the basket or stirring halfway through cooking.
STEP 4: HEAT TORTILLAS
Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place them in the deep fryer.
Heat to 380°F (193°C) for 3-4 minutes or until warm.If your air fryer is large enough, you can do this in
the last few minutes of preparing the chicken and vegetables.
STEP 5: SERVE
Serve the chicken fajita mixture with the hot tortillas. Let everyone customize their fajitas to their
liking.
Add lime wedges to squeeze over the fajitas and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Pictures and Serving Tips:
Preparation Photos: Photos before and after seasoning to show the mix of colors and
textures.Cooking process: A photo halfway through cooking to illustrate the change in texture and
color. Presentation of the final dish : A vivid photo of the assembled fajitas with steam rising, wrapped
in a tortilla with a garnish of lime wedges and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a perfect combination of juicy chicken, crunchy-tender peppers and spicy
onions, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. This method not only simplifies the cooking process, but also
ensures that the dish becomes healthier without losing its taste. Enjoy your delicious, restaurant-
quality fajitas with minimal prep and cooking time!