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