Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Fajita Plates
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced into strips
- 3 mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons spicy fajita seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Lime wedges and chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Place the sliced chicken thighs, bell peppers, and red onion into a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and sprinkle in the spicy fajita seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Toss everything well until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket, spreading it into a single layer if possible.
- Air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even browning.
- Remove the basket and check that the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables have softened with crisp edges.
- Divide the fajita mixture among four plates and finish with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Notes
For the crispiest results, avoid piling the mixture too high in the basket and cook in two batches if needed. Chicken thighs give more flavor and stay juicier than breast meat in the air fryer. Leftovers reheat well at 350°F for 4 minutes to bring back some crunch. If you want less heat, simply swap in a mild fajita seasoning blend.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Equipment: Air Fryer, Large Mixing Bowl, Sharp Knife
Cuisine: Mexican
Equipment: Air Fryer, Large Mixing Bowl, Sharp Knife