These delicious Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are marinated in fresh-squeezed orange juice along with wonderful fajita spices. A simple weeknight meal for the entire family.
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Cook these chicken fajitas with your air fryer, or if you prefer, in a skillet on the stove. Either way, this is a recipe that is simple to put together, and can be prepared with little mess.
Similar recipes that we also love are these tacos made with a ground turkey filling and topped with a pineapple salsa, and these shrimp tacos with a drizzle of cilantro lime sauce.
In a Hurry - Don't Marinate
One of the things we really love about this recipe is the orange marinade. You can marinate the chicken for 30 minutes, or overnight! You can easily prepare everything in the morning, and by dinner time everything is ready to cook.
However, if you are unable to do that, skip the orange juice. Add the spices and orange zest (if desired) to the chicken, onions, and peppers, and cook right away. You will still have delicious chicken fajitas, but without the wait.
Either way, this recipe is super simple and perfect for a quick week-night dinner.
Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken Breast or Thighs
- Onion
- Peppers
- Orange Juice and Zest
- Olive Oil
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Smokey Paprika, Chili Powder, Red Pepper Flakes
- Lime
Extras Not Pictured
- Tortilla Shells - Flour or Corn
- Sour Cream
- Salsa
- Cheese
- Guacamole
Everyone can use there favorite tortilla shell and toppings.
Recipe Directions
Air Fryer
- Step 1: Slice the chicken, onions, and peppers. Add them to a large Zip-loc bag or bowl. Add the orange juice and zest, olive oil, and the spices. Seal the plastic bag, or cover the bowl, and let the chicken mixture marinate.
- Step 2: Drain the marinade and add the chicken fajita mixture to the air fryer basket. Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the chicken for 12 - 15 minutes until the chicken reaches a temperature of 165 degree Fahrenheit.
Skillet
Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add a little extra olive oil to the pan and the drained chicken mixture.
Cook the chicken fajita mixture, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches a temperature of 165 degree Fahrenheit.
Heat the tortilla shells as desired and serve the chicken fajitas with a drizzle of the fresh lime and your favorite toppings.
Mom Tip
Try this recipe using shrimp!
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Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
For the Fajitas
- 1 pound Chicken Breast sliced
- ½ Onion sliced (large)
- 1 Peppers sliced (large, the color of your choice)
- 1 Orange zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fajita Spices
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smokey Paprika
- Red Pepper Flakes dash or two
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Fajita Toppings
- Lime
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Cheese
- Flour Tortillas
Instructions
Meat and Veggies
- Slice the chicken breast, onion, and peppers. Place in a Zip-loc bag or bowl.
Make the Marinade
- Mix together the juice and zest from 1 orange, the olive oil, and the fajita spices. Add the marinade to the chicken and veggies. Let marinate for 30 minutes, all day, or over night.
Cook the Chicken Fajitas
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drain the marinade from the chicken and veggies.
- Cook the chicken fajita mixture for 12 to 15 minutes. Toss the mixture half-way through cooking time.
- The chicken fajita mixture is done when the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Drizzle lime juice over the cooked chicken mixture.
- Serve the chicken fajitas with your choice of tortilla shells and toppings.
Michael Barker
Great recipe! I like reserving the marinade after the chicken is extracted by cooking in into a caramelized sauce as another side to add to the fajitas. I do use 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup of OJ to give me enough for four people.