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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

 

Chicken fajitas with red, green and yellow bell peppers

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

These are fast and flavourful fajitas! Everyone in the family can assemble their own fajitas by adding their favourite toppings. If you don't have an air fryer, follow the baking instructions.
Course Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large bell peppers (any colour)
  • 1 lb chicken (about 2 medium chicken breasts or 4-5 boneless skinless chicken thighs)
  • 1 small red onion
  • 4-6 small tortillas (10 inch / 25 cm)
  • optional toppings: guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa

Fajita seasoning

  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat airfryer to 390F for 5 minutes while you prepare the chicken and vegetables.
  • Slice the bell peppers and onion. Pat the chicken dry and slice into strips.
  • Mix the chicken strips with oil in a large bowl. Add the fajita seasoning and mix to coat. Mix in the veggies.
  • Place the chicken and veggie mixture in the air fryer. Air fry for about 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F.
  • Serve with your favourite toppings.
  • Baking option: Prepare the chicken and veggies as above. Spread onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425F for about 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F.
  • Makes 4-6 servings
Keyword air fryer recipes, chicken fajitas, Fajitas

 

Cashew Chicken

 

cashew chicken served with rice

Cashew Chicken

This easy weeknight meal gets 5/5 stars from my family! Enjoy!
Course Dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashew nuts
  • 2 Tbsp chili paste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 orange, cut into small wedges

Instructions
 

  • Dice chicken into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl. Mix in cornstarch, soy sauce and lime juice.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in wok or large frying pan.
  • Add garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked throughout. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry carrots and celery until soft.
  • Add cashew nuts and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  • Add reserved chicken and mix well. Stir in chili paste and mix well. Add black pepper to taste.
  • Serve with steamed rice and garnish with orange wedges.
Keyword Cashew Chicken, Chicken

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