Fajitas are universally loved as a dish that never fails to satisfy, bursting with the perfect blend of spicy chicken and veggies, smothered in a rich creamy sauce, all encased in a soft wrap.
Though whipping up fajitas might seem like quite the culinary endeavour given their several components, they’re not so intimidating when you consider the air fryer as your culinary sidekick.
And now, its been revealed that these Mexican delights can be whipped up in an air fryer. With only the bare minimum of fuss involved, you can make them in just 12 minutes.
The clever and convenient recipe was first unveiled on Instagram by @healthy_floflo, a recipe blogger who’s charmed an impressive following of over 278k food enthusiasts with her simple yet delicious recipes, reports the Daily Record.
And her air fryer chicken fajitas have garnered rave reviews. One fan enthused they’re ‘so delicious’ after giving the recipe a go, while another simply commented: “Mmmm these sound amazing,” with others chiming in that they ‘need’ to try it out.
Not only are these fajitas a protein powerhouse, boasting more than 55g per serving, but they’re also kind to the wallet, costing a mere £2.92 per portion ideal for a flavoursome dinner without complications. Here’s how to make this mouth-watering recipe that serves two.
Air fryer chicken fajitas
Ingredients – for the fajitas
- 2 peppers, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 300g chicken breast, sliced in thin strips
- 1/2 lime
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 30g fajita seasoning
- Wraps, coriander and 1/2 an avocado, to serve
Yoghurt sauce
- 100g yoghurt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
