Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Ready in about 29 minutes.

Updated 7 September 2026

Sizzling strips of seasoned chicken with sweet peppers and onions, all done in one basket. The air fryer gives you those smoky, slightly charred fajita edges without a hot skillet, ready to pile into warm tortillas.

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small tortillas, to serve

Method

  1. 1Toss the chicken, peppers and onion with the oil and all the spices.
  2. 2Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
  3. 3Tip everything into the basket in an even layer.
  4. 4Cook for 12-15 minutes, tossing halfway, until the chicken is cooked and the veg is charred.
  5. 5Check the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F), then squeeze over the lime.
  6. 6Serve in warm tortillas with your favourite toppings.

Tips for the best results

  • Do not overcrowd the basket or the veg will steam instead of char.
  • Warm the tortillas in the air fryer for 1 minute at the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature and time for air fryer chicken fajitas?+

Cook at 200°C / 400°F for 12-15 min, toss halfway.

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