Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
on Apr 19, 2025
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Looking for a quick, healthy dinner that even your toddler will love? These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are packed with flavor, loaded with veggies, and come together in just 15 minutes! It’s the perfect one-pan meal for busy weeknights—and great for toddlers learning to try new textures and flavors.
Why These Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are Great for Toddlers & Families
These healthy air fryer chicken fajitas are a hit for so many reasons:
- Mild seasoning makes them perfect for toddlers (and you can always spice things up for the adults!)
- Soft, cooked veggies are easier for little mouths to chew
- High in protein and colorful nutrients
- Quick toddler dinner idea with minimal cleanup
Whether you’re serving these in a bowl, on mini tortillas, or alongside rice, this is a family dinner recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat.
Ingredients for Toddler-Friendly Chicken Fajitas
- 1 lb boneless chicken tenders, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: a sprinkle of taco seasoning
This recipe is a great way to introduce vegetables for picky eaters—especially when they’re served in a fun, build-your-own fajita style!
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In the air fryer, add the sliced chicken and bell peppers.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and taco seasoning (if using).
- Toss everything until well-coated.
- Air fry for 12 minutes, shaking halfway, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are tender.
Serve in a bowl, wrap in a warm tortilla, or pair with rice for a colorful and complete toddler meal.
Storage Tips
These easy chicken fajitas for toddlers store and reheat beautifully:
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken and veggies in portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
Perfect for meal prep toddler dinners or next-day lunchboxes!
Toddler Serving Ideas
Want to make this even more toddler-friendly?
- Serve the chicken and peppers separately for toddlers who prefer deconstructed meals.
- Add a side of rice or soft tortilla strips.
- Offer a fun dip like mashed avocado or plain Greek yogurt.
This is one of our favorite air fryer meals for kids because it’s flexible, colorful, and encourages little ones to explore new flavors!
These air fryer chicken fajitas are a delicious way to sneak in veggies and get dinner on the table fast. If you try this recipe, tag me on Instagram @reallittlemeals—I’d love to see how your little one enjoys it!
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken tenders sliced
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- optional taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In the air fryer, add the sliced chicken and bell peppers.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and taco seasoning (if using).
- Toss everything until well-coated.
- Air fry for 12 minutes, shaking halfway, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are tender.
- Serve in a bowl, wrap in a warm tortilla, or pair with rice.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
