Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Salad

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt

For the Salad:

1 pound chicken breast or thighs, boneless, skinless, whole pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1-2 jalapeños, deseeded and sliced, optional
½ white onion, cut into thin wedges
5 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1-2 avocados, sliced
1 cup cilantro, chopped
½ cup sour cream, optional
1 lime, sliced into wedges or slices
Chili flakes, for seasoning, optional

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, prepare the marinade by combining all the marinade ingredients together. Mix well.

2. Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade and let rest for 10 minutes, or up to 24 hours.

3. Preheat your air fryer to 360°F if your air fryer requires preheating. Place the chicken pieces into the air fryer, being careful not to crowd.

4. Place them into the air fryer and set at 360°F. It is best to use a meat thermometer as different thicknesses of the chicken will cook differently. For nice fat chicken breasts it takes about 25 minutes total in the air fryer. Thinner, pieces about 17 to 20 minutes.

5. Set the timer for 10 minutes, flip the chicken pieces. Place the peppers in groups between the chicken pieces. Place the onions in the air fryer with the chicken.

Overhead image of an air fryer basket with vegetables placed on top of chicken breasts.

6. Cook additional 5-12 minutes depending on the chicken. Check the temperature of chicken with the meat thermometer from time to time, your chicken is done once it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Don’t overcook the chicken or it will be dry.

7. In a large salad bowl, add the romaine lettuce and cilantro.

8. Remove the vegetables and place on top of the lettuce. Add the avocados to the salad.

9. Remove the chicken and let rest for 10 minutes so it will stay moist. After 10 minutes, slice chicken into long strips. Place on the salad.

10. Add the sour cream to the middle and sprinkle salad with chili flakes if you like it spicy. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad and serve immediately.

Notes

Meal Prep: This is a great meal prep meal. Cook the chicken and vegetables ahead and store them in an air tight container, in the refridgerator, for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 360°F and then place on top of salad with toppings of choice.