Zesty Air-Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
• 4 small tortillas
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1

   1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2

   2. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced chicken, olive oil, fajita seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly.

3. 3

   3. Place the seasoned chicken in the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes.

4. 4

   4. After 8 minutes, shake the basket and add the sliced onions and peppers on top of the chicken. Cook for an additional 6 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.

5. 5

   5. While the fajitas are cooking, wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place them in the air fryer for the last 4 minutes of cooking to warm them up.

6. 6

   6. Once cooking is completed, let the chicken rest for 2 minutes in the basket before serving.

7. 7

   7. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and vegetables for added zest, then serve immediately in warm tortillas.

Swaps & variations

• Use shrimp or tofu instead of chicken
• Swap bell peppers for zucchini or mushrooms
• Try corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas

Storing & freezing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 180°C (356°F) to warm.