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Tender, flavorful chicken strips with vibrant bell peppers and onions cooked quickly and easily in the air fryer, served with tortillas and optional toppings like sour cream and guacamole.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Olive oil (amount not specified, enough to drizzle and coat)
  • Tortillas, for serving
  • Sour cream, for serving (optional)
  • Guacamole, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the fajita seasoning.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into even strips.
  3. Slice red, yellow, and green bell peppers into 1/4-inch strips.
  4. Slice the yellow onion into 1/4-inch slices.
  5. In a large bowl, add chicken strips, sliced onions, and bell peppers; drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
  6. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the chicken and vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
  7. Transfer the seasoned chicken and vegetables to the air fryer basket in a single even layer, avoiding heavy piling.
  8. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 16-20 minutes, tossing everything halfway through at about 9 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
  9. Serve fajitas in warm tortillas and garnish with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and guacamole as desired.

Notes

If you don’t have all the spices, use 2-3 tablespoons of your favorite store-bought fajita seasoning as a shortcut., Cut chicken strips evenly to ensure even cooking and juiciness., Some overlap in the air fryer basket is acceptable, but avoid stacking too thickly., Slice chicken and vegetables up to 3 days ahead and store in the refrigerator for easy meal prep., Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice after cooking to brighten the flavors., For additional heat, add fresh jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne powder to the seasoning., Try protein swaps like boneless skinless chicken thighs or tenderloins; adjust cook time accordingly., Vegetarian option: substitute firm tofu cubes or thick portobello mushroom slices, cooking until browned and heated through., Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen up to 2 months; reheat in air fryer, skillet, or microwave.

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