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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Spicy chipotle citrus marinated chicken and veggies air fried to crispy and charred on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside perfection.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Marinate Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 Onion cut into strips
  • 2 Bell Peppers cut into strips

For the Marinade

  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice 1 medium orange
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3.5 oz can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo finely chopped, smashed, or blended (use 1/2 to reduce spice)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano

Instructions

  • Add the chicken thighs and marinade to a resealable bag or container and marinate for 2- 3 hours (and no longer than 12 hours).
  • Once ready to cook, preheat an air fryer at 400ºF for 5 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, keeping any run off in the container, and place in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-14 minutes at 400ºF or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
  • Once the chicken is cooking, add the veggies to the remaining marinade and shake or stir to coat. Set aside.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, transfer out of the air fryer and set aside to rest.
  • Cook the veggies for 12-15 minutes at 400ºF, shaking halfway through until the onions are soft and starting to brown around the edges and the peppers are tender crisp.
  • Slice the chicken and add back to the air fryer basket with the veggies. Toss everything together and air fry another minute or two at a lower heat to reheat, if needed. Serve with warmed tortillas and your choice of condiments.

Notes

For ingredient substitution notes, see the post above.

For Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas

I've not tested alternative cook methods but using other recipes from my site as a guide, here's what I would do:
You can bake everything together on a half sheet pan for around 20 minutes at 400ºF. Or you can use the broiler and your top oven rack to cook the fajita veggies first until they begin to char before adding the chicken and cooking until it reaches 165ºF, maybe 12-15 minutes total.

Nutrition Facts Notes

Each serving has 4 WW SmartPoints (blue).
Nutrition info is for chicken fajitas only, no tortillas or condiments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g