Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe
This Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Bowls recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken strips cooked with bell peppers and onions in an air fryer. Served over fluffy white rice and topped with delicious classic fajita accompaniments, it’s a simple, healthy, and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into strips
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (about 1 tablespoon)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Base and Toppings
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, guacamole
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle the olive oil over the ingredients and sprinkle with the fajita seasoning and salt. Use your hands to toss everything thoroughly, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are well coated with the seasoning.
- Cook in the air fryer: Transfer the seasoned mixture into the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and cook for 15 minutes. Halfway through cooking, pause to stir the ingredients, promoting even cooking and browning.
- Assemble the fajita bowls: Spoon about ½ cup of cooked white rice into each serving bowl. Top the rice with the hot chicken and vegetable mixture right out of the air fryer.
- Add toppings and serve: Finish by adding your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and guacamole to each bowl. Serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier base option.
- Adjust fajita seasoning amount according to your taste preference or use a homemade blend.
- Ensure to slice the chicken and vegetables evenly to allow for uniform cooking in the air fryer.
- Stirring halfway during air frying helps prevent burning and keeps the chicken juicy.
- If you prefer spicier fajitas, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix.
Keywords: Air Fryer, Chicken Fajita, Fajita Bowls, Quick Dinner, Mexican-inspired, Healthy Meal
