Tender, Juicy steak paired with vibrant peppers and onions to make the best fajitas in your air fryer!
Air Fryer Steak Fajitas bring that restaurant-quality flavor to the table without the mess, hassle, or the money. Air fryers circulate hot air evenly, so you’ll get perfectly cooked, juicy steak and lightly charred veggies in no time. This method locks in flavor and moisture while reducing cooking time, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
These Air Fryer Fajitas are also easy to make gluten-free, ready in less than 20 minutes, quick clean up, and perfect for busy weeknights!
What Ingredients do you need for Air Fryer Steak Fajitas?
- Flank Steak
- Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Yellow Bell Peppers, or Orange Bell Peppers
- White Onion or Sweet Onion
- Fajita Seasoning or Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning
- Grapeseed Oil Spray
- White Corn Tortillas (Gluten-Free) or Flour Tortillas
- Serve with – Cilantro, Sour Cream, Salsa, Jalapeno, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheese
These are simple ingredients for air fryer fajitas, easy to customize to your preference as well!
Tips for Making Air Fryer Steak Fajitas:
If you want to make this with less mess, you can add foil to the air fryer basket. If you do add foil, just roll up the sides so that air still circulates. Be sure that the food is placed on the foil before starting the air fryer so that it does not blow into the heating element.
Another option is to add a silicone liner. This is my preferred option as they do not blow around like foil or parchment paper does; it also keeps food from sticking to the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Tender Steak – To get the most tender steak, ALWAYS slice the steak thinly against the grain. This steak should be cut into thin strips.
- Meal Prep – Add marinade to your steak and vegetables if you prefer a deeper flavor.
- Do Not Overcrowd – Keep room around the ingredients the air fryer basket so the air cirulates evenly, it’s best to mix up or shake the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Easy Clean Up – Use the silicone liner, foil, or parchment paper to have quick cleanup.
- Watch Closely – Be sure to watch the steak closely the first time you make this as all air fryers heat differently.
Variations of Air Fryer Fajitas:
- Protein Alternative – Air Fryer Fajitas can easily be made with a variety of proteins, such as Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas, Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas, or Air Fryer Combination Fajitas!
- Swap Vegetables – Use a variety of vegetables such as mushrooms, tomatoes, or zucchini.
- Make it Spicy – For a spicy kick, add in red chili pepper flakes, jalapeño slices, or drizzle hot sauce if you love some heat.
- Swap the Tortillas – If you prefer a rice bowl, use the fajitas to fill up a bowl of rice or salad instead of tortillas.
- Add Lime – Serve topped with fresh cilantro and lime wedges; the lime juice adds delicious flavor!
- Use Oil Spray – Use olive oil spray, grapeseed oil spray, or avocado oil spray to give a light coat of oil to the ingredients; this will get them crispy and tender.
How do you store leftover fajitas recipe?
Once the fajitas have fully cooled, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes.
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Air Fryer Fajitas are a go-to weeknight meal, ready in less than 20 minutes with a variety of variations to make them. These Air Fryer Steak Fajitas will be loved by your family!
Air Fryer Steak Fajitas with Onions and Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 lb Thin Cut Flank Steak
- 1 Sliced Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Sliced Yellow Bell Pepper Sliced
- 1 Sliced Red Bell Pepper Sliced
- 1/2 Cup White Onions Sliced
- 1 Package Gluten Free Taco Seasoning
- Grapeseed Oil Spray
- Gluten Free Corn Tortillas or Flour Tortillas
Instructions
- Line the basket of the air fryer with foil and coat it with spray, or use spray only in the air fryer basket.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain, this should be about 1/4 inch slices.
- Mix the steak with the peppers and onions.
- Add to the air fryer.
- Evenly coat with the fajita seasoning and grapeseed oil spray or olive oil spray.
- Cook for 5 minutes on 390°F.
- Mix up the steak mixture.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until your desired doneness.
- Serve in warm tortillas.
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Kathy says
From everything I read, using anything, like aluminum foil is a good way to start a fire in the air fryer.
Has this changed? Thanks.
Kristy says
I haven’t read anywhere that you can’t because they work the same way as an oven, but of course always read the manual first on your air fryer because they are all different. Here is more info on it – https://www.insider.com/can-you-put-foil-in-air-fryer
Kim says
Thank you for this recipe. I prepped everything and put it in the fridge to marinate. Then every other recipe I saw had you cook the veges and steak separately. Then I found yours!!! Now my dinner will stay easy. Thank you thank you!
Ed says
You may be mistaking the advice for a microwave (DO NOT PUT ALUMINUM FOIL IN A MICROWAVE) with an air fryer. Two different devices, two different ways of cooking food.