Air Fryer Fajitas

Name: Air Fryer Fajitas
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. onion powder; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1 lb. skirt, flat iron, or flank steak, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips; Fajita Seasoning; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp. canola oil, divided; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 8 warm flour tortillas; Lime wedges, sliced scallions, and chopped avocado, for serving

This easy weeknight meal is an easy family fave.

By Christopher MichelPublished: Jan 6, 2023

2 Ratings

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

These sizzling fajitas will be a hit with the whole family. Cooking them in an air fryer makes cleanup a breeze. (No oil splatters on the stovetop!) Serve with your favorite toppings: We’re partial to queso fresco, pico de gallo, and pickled jalapeños.

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Ingredients

For Fajita Seasoning:

1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper

For Fajitas:

1 lb. skirt, flat iron, or flank steak, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips
Fajita Seasoning
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. canola oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
8 warm flour tortillas
Lime wedges, sliced scallions, and chopped avocado, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Make seasoning: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. (Makes about 2 tablespoons.)
2. Step 2Make fajitas: Combine steak, fajita seasoning, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon oil in medium bowl. Combine peppers, onion, and remaining tablespoon oil in second medium bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. Step 3Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Air fry in batches, shaking basket every 4 to 5 minutes, until vegetables begin to blister and steak is just cooked through, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve immediately with tortillas, lime wedges, scallions, and avocado.