Low Calorie Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a healthy and delicious meal. If you can't think of what to make for dinner tonight give these incredibly easy fajitas a try! Oven baked instructions included!
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One of the best things about chicken fajitas is that they're so versatile. You can customize them to your liking by choosing your favorite toppings and sauces. Chicken fajitas are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Thanks to the air fryer, they are also easy to make. If you're in the mood for something quick, easy, and healthy - give these low calorie air fryer chicken fajitas a try!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- The air fryer gives the chicken a nice crispy exterior while keeping the interior juicy and flavorful.
- You can add any toppings you like, making each batch of chicken fajitas unique.
- Air fryer chicken fajitas are healthy, so you can feel good about eating them.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Chicken Breast: Go ahead and make sure these are sliced into strips.
- Olive Oil: This will help crisp up the chicken in the air fryer.
- Salt: To taste.
- Garlic Powder: You can add as much or as little as you'd like!
- Fajita Seasoning: Choose your favorite fajita or Mexican blend.
- Bell Peppers: Sliced into strips.
- Shallots: You'll want to make sure the shallots are also sliced.
- Small Tortillas: Choose your favorite flour or corn tortillas.
- Cherry Tomatoes: I like to make sure these are halved.
- Fresh Parsley: For putting on top of the fajitas!
- Lime: A little squeeze from the lime pulls everything together!
- Optional Toppings: Anything you prefer, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, etc.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Rinse the chicken breast and pat dry. Cut into thin strips and put in a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add olive oil, salt and all spices to a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add the sliced bell pepper and shallots to the bowl. Stir the chicken and vegetables together.
Step 3: Transfer the chicken and vegetables to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step 4: Cook for 12 minutes at 400 °F. Flip the chicken and vegetables to the other side and cook for another 8 minutes.
Step 5: Divide the fajitas over the tortillas. Place them in the air fryer basket and cook at 390 °F for another 4 minutes.
Step 6: Add the chopped tomatoes and parsley to the tortillas and serve the fajitas immediately. Drizzle with lime juice.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips
- Marinate the chicken in your favorite fajita seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to infuse the chicken with flavor and prevent it from drying out.
- Cut the vegetables into thin strips so that they cook evenly. If you like, you can also pre-cook the veggies in the microwave for a minute or two before adding them to the air fryer basket.
- Be sure to preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before cooking the chicken and veggies. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly and come out crispy and delicious.
Variations
- For the meat: You can use chicken breast, thighs, or tenders. If you are using boneless skinless chicken breasts, I recommend cutting them into thin strips before cooking. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from drying out. You can also use pre-cooked frozen chicken strips, which will cut down on your cook time.
- For the vegetables: You can use bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or any other type of vegetable that you like. I recommend slicing the vegetables into thin strips so that they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- For the spices: Use a store-bought fajita seasoning mix or make your own blend of spices. Some common spices used in fajita seasoning mixes include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Feel free to experiment and find the perfect blend of spices for your taste buds.
Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and fajita seasoning. Toss to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and shallots to the bowl with the seasoned chicken. Mix everything together until the vegetables are coated with the spice mixture.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to a large baking sheet. Spread it out evenly so that everything is in a single layer.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- While the fajita mixture is baking, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this in the oven for the last few minutes of baking or using a separate oven-safe dish, or you can warm them in a microwave or skillet.
- Once the chicken and vegetables are done, remove them from the oven.
- Divide the baked chicken and vegetable mixture among the warmed corn tortillas.
- Sprinkle chopped cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley over the fajitas.
- Drizzle fresh lime juice over the assembled fajitas.
Storing
Storing: Once your fajitas have cooled off, place them in an airtight container in your fridge. They will last 3-5 days.
Reheating: Put the leftover chicken fajitas in the air fryer and set it to 350 °F. Cook for 3-5 minutes until it is heated through.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can use any type of meat that you prefer. Some options include steak, shrimp, or pork. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. For example, shrimp will cook much faster than steak.
Some delicious toppings for air fryer chicken fajitas include avocado, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese. Feel free to add any of your favorite toppings as desired.
To cut chicken for fajitas, start by trimming any excess fat from the chicken. Then, slice the chicken into thin strips against the grain. This will ensure that the chicken cooks evenly and is easy to bite into. When in doubt, practice proper food safety and use a sharp knife to cut through the chicken.
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Low Calorie Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ teaspoon paprika
- ⅓ teaspoon fajita seasoning
- 3 bell peppers sliced into thin strips
- 2 shallots peeled and sliced into thin strips
- 3-4 small corn tortillas
- 6-7 cherry tomatoes chopped
- Fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breast and pat dry. Cut into thin strips and put in a mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil, salt and all spices to a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add the sliced bell pepper and shallots to the bowl. Stir the chicken and vegetables together.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetables to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12 minutes at 400°F. Flip the chicken and vegetables to the other side and cook for another 8 minutes.
- Divide the fajitas over the tortillas. Place them in the air fryer basket and cook at 390°F for another 4 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and parsley to the tortillas and serve the fajitas immediately. Drizzle with lime juice.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in your favorite fajita seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to infuse the chicken with flavor and prevent it from drying out.
- Cut the vegetables into thin strips so that they cook evenly. If you like, you can also pre-cook the veggies in the microwave for a minute or two before adding them to the air fryer basket.
- Be sure to preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before cooking the chicken and veggies. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly and come out crispy and delicious.
- Storing: Once your fajitas have cooled off, place them in an airtight container in your fridge. It will last 3-5 days!
- Reheating: Put the leftover chicken fajitas in the air fryer and set it to 350 °F. Cook for 3-5 minutes until it is heated through.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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