Description
This Air Fryer Fajitas recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy tender skirt steak and sautéed bell peppers and onions, all cooked to perfection in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic Tex-Mex favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound skirt steak
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red onion
Seasoning & Oil
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Prepare Steak: Slice the skirt steak into thin strips by cutting against the grain to ensure tenderness, then place the strips in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice Vegetables: Cut the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into thin strips and add them to the bowl with the steak.
- Add Oil: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil evenly over the steak and vegetable mixture to help with cooking and flavor.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne, stirring well to create the spice blend.
- Season the Mix: Sprinkle the spice blend over the steak and vegetables, then toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly with the seasoning.
- Air Fry: Place the seasoned steak and vegetables in an oiled air fryer basket. Cook at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes, shaking the basket gently every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve hot with warm tortillas and your favorite fajita toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Notes
- Flank steak or sirloin steak can be substituted for skirt steak if preferred.
- To make this recipe keto friendly, omit the sugar or replace it with a keto-approved sweetener and serve over a fresh salad instead of tortillas.
- Shaking the air fryer basket during cooking helps the fajitas cook evenly and develop a nice char.
- You can add fresh lime juice or chopped cilantro as a garnish for additional flavor.
