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Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe

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This Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Bowls recipe offers a quick, flavorful meal with tender chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and onions seasoned perfectly with fajita spices. Cooked in the air fryer for a healthy twist, these bowls are served over white rice and topped with classic fajita garnishes for a colorful, satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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Chicken 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
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Base

  • 3 cups cooked white rice

Toppings (optional)

  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Cilantro
  • Guacamole

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken and vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning and salt over the mixture. Use your hands to toss everything together thoroughly, ensuring the seasoning is evenly coating all the ingredients.
  2. Cook the mixture in the air fryer: Transfer the seasoned chicken and vegetables into the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and cook for 15 minutes. Be sure to stir the mixture halfway through cooking to promote even cooking and prevent burning.
  3. Assemble the fajita bowls: Place ½ cup of cooked white rice into each serving bowl. Top the rice with the air-fried chicken, bell peppers, and onions mixture, distributing evenly among bowls.
  4. Add toppings and serve: Finish off your fajita bowls with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and guacamole to add extra flavor and texture. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, use brown rice or cauliflower rice instead of white rice.
  • You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier meat.
  • If you prefer spicier fajitas, add extra chili powder or cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
  • Make sure to stir the ingredients halfway through air frying for even cooking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer or microwave.

Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas, Chicken Fajita Bowl, Healthy Fajita Recipe, Quick Mexican Dinner, Air Fryer Dinner, Gluten Free Fajitas

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