This Air Fryer Turkey Fajitas recipe is a quick and healthy twist on the classic Tex-Mex dish. The tender and flavorful turkey strips are cooked to perfection in the air fryer, along with a variety of colorful peppers and onions. Serve these fajitas with warm tortillas, salsa, and your favorite toppings for a satisfying and wholesome meal that everyone will love. With a total preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a nutritious dinner on the table in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey breast, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Place the seasoned turkey and vegetables in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spread out in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- While the fajitas are cooking, heat the tortillas according to package instructions.
- Once the turkey is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, remove them from the air fryer.
- Fill each tortilla with a generous portion of the turkey and vegetable mixture. Add optional toppings, if desired.
- Serve the air fryer turkey fajitas warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The air fryer helps to achieve a crispy texture on the turkey without the need for excess oil.
This recipe is a great way to use leftover Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey.
Feel free to customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili powder and cumin.