Description
Succulent chicken strips and vibrant bell peppers seasoned to perfection and cooked fast in the air fryer for a healthy Tex-Mex dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
1 red bell pepper (cut into 1/4′ slices)
1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1/4′ slices)
1 green bell pepper (cut into 1/4′ slices)
1/2 yellow onion (cut into 1/4′ slices)
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Tortillas
Sour cream
Guacamole
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper with a fork to create the seasoning.
- Place chicken, onions, and all bell peppers in a large mixing bowl; drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Add the spice mixture to the bowl and toss again until the chicken and vegetables are evenly seasoned.
- Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 350 F for 16 to 20 minutes, ensuring you toss the basket at the 9-minute mark to ensure even cooking.
- Check that the chicken is cooked through, then serve in warm tortillas with sour cream and guacamole.
Notes
- For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken immediately after cooking.
- If using frozen peppers, ensure they are fully thawed and patted dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 407 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1094 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65mg