Ingredients and Weight:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 1 pound
- Bell peppers (any color): 1 each (sliced)
- Onion: 1 (sliced)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fajita seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- Flour tortillas (8 inches): 8
- Shredded cheddar cheese: 1 cup
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
- Salsa, for serving (optional)
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Cut chicken into thin strips and season with fajita seasoning.
- Cut bell peppers and onions into thin strips.
- In a bowl, combine chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, and olive oil. Toss to coat.
- Spread mixture evenly on the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- While the chicken fajita filling is cooking, heat the tortillas in the microwave or oven until warm and pliable.
- Place approximately 1/4 cup of the chicken fajita filling on the center of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them back into the air fryer basket, seam side down.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 25 grams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and flavorful chicken fajita filling
- Cheesy and gooey with melted cheddar cheese
- Perfect for parties or quick weeknight meals
User Comments:
- "These taquitos are so easy to make and they taste amazing! The combination of chicken, bell peppers, onions, and cheese is perfect."
- "I love that these taquitos are air fried instead of deep fried. They're so much healthier and just as crispy."
- "These are the best taquitos I've ever had! They're so flavorful and the cheese is melted perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through before rolling up the tortillas.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, or the taquitos will not cook evenly.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
