30-60 min4 servingsair fry

Chicken Fajitas

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Chicken Fajitas
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 package fajita seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Flour tortillas, as needed
  • Optional toppings: Salsa, avocados, cilantro, cheese, sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, add the sliced chicken, olive oil and the fajitas seasoning. Mix well.
  2. Add the sliced peppers and onions to the chicken and stir well.
  3. Select Air Fry and set the temperature to 400°F / 205°C and the time to 15 minutes. Press Start.
  4. Once preheated, add the chicken and vegetables to the air fry basket. Insert the basket to start cooking.
  5. Shake the basket and turn the food every 5 minutes while cooking, to ensure even cooking of the chicken and vegetables.
  6. When cooking is done, empty the chicken and vegetables from the air fry basket into a serving dish. There will be juices in the bottom of the basket that can be mixed in with the chicken fajitas.
  7. Serve with tortillas, sliced lime wedges, and toppings like salsa, avocado, and sour cream.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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