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Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Bowl

Cook Time 19 minutes
Pre-heat 3 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken: 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
  • Bell peppers: 3 medium mix of red, yellow, and green, sliced into strips
  • Onion: 1 large yellow or red onion sliced
  • Oil: 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • Lime: 1 lime zest and juice
  • Fresh cilantro: Small bunch chopped (optional but great)
  • Cauliflower rice: 4 cups fresh or frozen (for low-carb base)
  • Avocado: 1 ripe sliced or mashed
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream: For topping
  • Salsa or pico de gallo: Your favorite
  • Cotija or shredded cheese: Optional

Fajita seasoning (homemade or store-bought):

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional for heat

Instructions
 

  • Prep the chicken and veg: Slice chicken, peppers, and onion into similar-sized strips. Pat chicken dry for better browning.
  • Season: In a large bowl, combine chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, lime zest, half the lime juice, and fajita seasoning. Toss until evenly coated. In a separate bowl, toss peppers and onion with remaining oil and a pinch of salt.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Set to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. A hot basket helps with caramelization.
  • Cook the vegetables: Add peppers and onions to the air fryer basket in an even layer. Air fry 7–9 minutes, shaking halfway, until tender with charred edges. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
  • Cook the chicken: Add chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Air fry 8–10 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway, until edges are lightly charred and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Steam the cauliflower rice: While chicken cooks, microwave or sauté cauliflower rice with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime until tender but not mushy, 3–5 minutes.
  • Toss and finish: Combine cooked chicken, peppers, and onions. Squeeze in remaining lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust salt or lime.
  • Assemble bowls: Add cauliflower rice to bowls. Top with the fajita mix, avocado, a dollop of Greek yogurt, salsa, and cheese if using.
  • Serve: Enjoy immediately, or portion into meal prep containers for the week.