Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas – 20-Minute Dinner

You can make chicken fajitas in about 20 minutes in the air fryer. The chicken comes out juicy, and the peppers and onions get charred edges without you standing over a skillet.

This recipe uses a homemade spice mix that is easy to adjust. If you like more heat, add a pinch of cayenne. It is a real weeknight dinner that feels like eating out.

About the Ingredients

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Thighs stay juicier, but breast works too. Slice them into strips against the grain for tenderness.

3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, and green) sliced

Use a mix of colors for looks and flavor. Any pepper works, or swap for poblano for a little heat.

1 large yellow onion, sliced

Red onion is slightly sweeter. Slice it thin so it cooks even.

2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil

Avocado oil also works with the air fryer heat. You can skip the oil and it is still fine, but oil helps browning.

1 tbsp chili powder

Ancho chili powder is milder, or use regular chili powder from the store.

1 tsp ground cumin

Toasted cumin seed ground tells the flavor. Skip if you do not have it, but it adds that classic fajita taste.

1 tsp smoked paprika

Regular paprika works. Smoked paprika gives a grilled flavor without a grill.

1 tsp garlic powder

Fresh garlic would burn at this heat. Stick with powdered.

1 tsp onion powder

You could use 1/2 tsp dried onion flakes, but powder coats better.

1/2 tsp dried oregano

Mexican oregano is stronger than Mediterranean. Use what you have.

1 tsp salt

Kosher salt has less salt per volume, so if using table salt, reduce to 3/4 tsp.

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas with juicy chicken strips, crisp peppers, and onions in a smoky spice blend. Ready in 20 minutes for a quick dinner.

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🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, and green) sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt

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