Air fryer fajitas beef, shrimp, or with chicken and a dry rub is an easy meal to make. Add sliced air fryer onions and bell peppers in your Ninja Foodi or Cosori machines. 

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Ninja Foodi Fajitas Air Fryer

We will show you 3 different styles weโ€™ve made thus far. Whether you use strips of beef, shrimp or make our chicken fajita tacos, they are high in protein with TONS of flavor. You choose which one you like the best.

You can make this in any brand you have. I currently use an AirWave (seen below), Cosori and Ninja Foodi air crisp. They all basically work the same, the biggest difference is the size of the air fryer basket.

If you love extra crispy food and quick recipes, here are some resources to start with:

A close-up photo of a hand pulling out the basket of an open air fryer on a light-colored surface. The interior of the air fryer basket is empty and features a mesh design, perfect for cooking your favorite dishes like bang bang shrimp. The edge of the air fryer has a latch mechanism for securing the basket.

This is just one of many great air fryer beef recipes we love for dinner, but that isnโ€™t the only meat you can make this popular Mexican dish with. We also have made this with strips of beef or steak and both are amazing.

How long to air fry shrimp fajitas?

If you do choose to use seafood donโ€™t buy the precooked type. You want raw so you arenโ€™t basically cooking it twice and drying the meat out. This is a great way to add all the things with veggies too. I mean onions and bell peppers are the obvious ones but you could go well beyond that.

The bag said there were 41-60 pieces in each one so Iโ€™d guess there was a total of 100 or so. Only prep for these is to rinse them, remove the tails, lay on paper towels and pat dry so the seasonings will stick well.

Air Fryer Fajitas Beef Time

About 7 minutes give or take how thick your slices are of course. Most want pieces to be as tender as possible. That means you do want pink in the middle. The longer they cook the less moist they will become so stay close and check after about 3 minutes in case yours are thinner than mine.

How long to cook chicken fajitas in air fryer?

About 5 minutes is typical for this meat as well cut into thin strips seasoned well. You donโ€™t really need a meat thermometer since they are smaller in size but the best way to check the insides is to cut in half and if the juices run clear you are good to go. No pink inside poultry is okay.

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Ingredients

  1. Beef cut into thin slices โ€“ you could slice t bone or flank steak, any kind really works
    1. or medium defrosted, precooked shrimp with tails removed
  2. Olive oil
  3. Cumin
  4. Bell peppers and onions
    1. you can add large chunks of zucchini too
    2. chopped shallots work well, onionsโ€ฆ
  5. Garlic salt
  6. Paprika
  7. Garlic powder
  8. Dry Sriracha
  9. Salt

Substitutions

Fajita seasoning packets can make some of the best dry rub for beef.  Weโ€™ve made this fajita marinade to soak in a few hours before too. Your choice. Add as much or little chili powder you want for heat.

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How to Cook Air Fryer Steak Fajitas

  • First, slice meat. Then toss with olive oil
  • Then mix your dry marinade together and dump that in to season everything too.
  • Mix so all meat is coated well.
  • Next add slices of onion and bell peppers so everything gets flavorful throughout.
  • Preheat air fryer at 360 for 5 minutes for best results or meat will take longer and wonโ€™t get as crisp on the outsides.
  • Add veggies into air fryer basket so it doesnโ€™t overlap and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add meat and air fry about 10 minutes has worked well for us depending on how thick our beef strips are.
  • Timing will depend on how well done you like your meat.

Can You Make Air Fryer Fajitas Vegetarian?

You could chop up some broccoli, smaller pieces of cauliflower, leeks and leave the protein out if youโ€™d rather too. It is important to have just one layer so everything gets done at the same time. Consider the varieties you are cooking and how long each takes.

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What goes with fajitas?

  1. We serve ours inside small flour tortillas topped with:
    1. slices of avocado or guacamole
    2. sour cream
    3. pico de gallo salsa
    4. cheese

What cut of beef is best for fajitas?

What cut of beef is best for fajitas?
What is the difference between skirt steak and flank steak?
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Other ways you cook fajitas

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Delight in this air fryer fajitas featuring juicy chicken strips, vibrant red and yellow bell peppers, and crisp zucchini slices for a quick fajitas twist.
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Air Fryer Fajitas

By The Typical Mom
Air Fryer Fajitas are so easy to make! We used beef with a dry rub, onions and bell peppers and they were great in our Ninja Foodi and Cosori machines.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Servings:
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Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb beef, flank or skirt steak is best cut into strips, defrosted raw shrimp, or strips of chicken
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1/2 large onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp chili powder, or more
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dry sriracha, or more for more heat
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Instructions 

  • Put your sliced meat into a bowl and pour 2 tbsp of your olive oil on top. Mix together. If using shrimp: rinse, remove tails, place on paper towels and pat dry.
  • Combine all your spices in a small bowl and mix together well, then add in with meat and stir to coat.
  • In a bowl put in sliced bell peppers and onions with your remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil on top. Stir so vegetables are all coated well.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 360F. Place the vegetables in the basket and air fry for about 5 minutes. Then add the meat and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. (try to overlap the least amount possible for best results)
  • Then serve inside small tortillas topped with sour cream, avocado, etcโ€ฆ

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Nutrition

Serving: 3oz, Calories: 417kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 679mg, Potassium: 514mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 2445IU, Vitamin C: 77.4mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 3.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
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About The Typical Mom

Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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10 Comments

  1. I absolutely love fajitas, and itโ€™s great that this recipe includes multiple kinds of proteins! Canโ€™t wait to try this myself, itโ€™s been ages since I cooked fajitas.

  2. So simple yet so delicious and full of flavour. I love how quick and easy these fajitas are to make in the air fryer. Great recipe -thanks!

  3. Made steak and chicken fajitas. Delicious!! Better than any restaurant fajitas. Canโ€™t believe how simple and quick these are to make it!

  4. This is a wonderful air fryer fajita recipe. The drawback is thereโ€™s no juice if you choose to serve over rice.