Air-Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Name: Air-Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 each large sweet red pepper and large green pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 16 corn tortillas (6 inches); Lime wedges; Optional: Sour cream and chopped cilantro

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 10 min./batch YIELD: 8 servings

Do you have fajitas only if you go to a Mexican restaurant? Then this air-fryer chicken fajitas recipe is just what you need. It's simple to put together, and by cooking the fajitas in an air fryer, you avoid a lot of the mess. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 each large sweet red pepper and large green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Lime wedges
Optional: Sour cream and chopped cilantro

Directions

1. In a bowl or shallow dish, combine oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, zest, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and pepper. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat air fryer to 400°. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Season chicken with salt. In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, toss peppers, onion, and the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; add to air fryer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Return chicken to air fryer; heat through. Serve with tortillas and lime wedges. If desired, top with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

2 fajitas: 278 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.