Ninja Foodi Chicken Fajitas
Description
Make sizzling Ninja Foodi chicken fajitas in just 35 minutes. Juicy seasoned chicken cooks alongside tender bell peppers and onions using the Air Crisp function for a fast, flavorful Tex-Mex weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Tortillas, for serving
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Thinly slice the chicken breast, bell peppers, and onion.
- In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken and vegetables with the fajita seasoning, lime juice, and olive oil until well coated.
- Preheat the Ninja Foodi using the Air Crisp function to 375°F (190°C) for a few minutes. (was "Ninja Air Fryer")
- Once the Ninja Foodi is preheated, arrange the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer in the basket. (was "Ninja Air Fryer")
- Air crisp the fajitas for 15–20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender. (was "cook in the Ninja Air Fryer")
- Remove the chicken fajitas from the Ninja Foodi.
- Serve hot in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and fresh cilantro.
Equipment
- Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker,
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- Marinate the chicken and veggies for up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Don't crowd the basket — cook in a single layer (in batches if needed) for the best char.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Air Crisp for 3–4 minutes to restore texture.
- Swap: Chicken thighs, shrimp, or steak all work (adjust cook time).
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1351IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg