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A dish of chicken fajitas with sliced bell peppers in a black pan, accompanied by tortillas, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream on a kitchen counter.
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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Simple Chicken Fajitas marinated in a delicious orange and fajitas spice mixture, then cooked in an air-fryer or in skillet.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes, all day, or overnight.30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Keri

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.

Notes

 
Skillet Method
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.
Skip the Marinade 
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.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg