Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Salad – Salad is a fresh, flavorful, and healthy Tex-Mex inspired meal that combines juicy air-fried chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions over crisp greens. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or a satisfying lunch with bold fajita flavors and a light, citrusy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 large chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 sweet bell pepper (red, orange, or yellow), sliced
- 1/2 small onion (white or yellow), sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 4 cups mixed salad greens or romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup guacamole
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Tortilla strips or chips, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken strips, bell pepper, and onion. Add olive oil, fajita seasoning, and salt. Toss until well coated.
- Place the mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and toss with fresh lime juice.
- In serving bowls, layer salad greens, then top with the cooked fajita mixture.
- Add sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, and tortilla strips for garnish.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Cook in batches if doubling the recipe to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results; chicken breast works well for a leaner option.
- Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños or reducing fajita seasoning.
- Store cooked fajita mix separately from greens to prevent sogginess when meal prepping.
- To reheat, air fry leftovers for 2–3 minutes at 350°F before assembling the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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