Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
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Ready in 20 minutes, these Air Fryer Steak Fajitas are perfect for a flavorful and satisfying weeknight dinner! Serve them on tortillas, over greens, or just eat them on their own for a delicious meal that’s so simple to cook thanks to the air fryer.
We’ve all been at a restaurant and felt SO envious when somebody walked by with a plate of sizzling fajitas. What if I told you that you can easily recreate that same flavorful, sizzly steak fajitas right in your own kitchen?
Thanks to the air fryer and just a handful of simple ingredients, you can turn simple steak and peppers into restaurant-quality fajitas. Best of all? It’ll only take you 20 minutes start to finish!
And for even more incredible air fryer entrees, try my Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp or these tender and juicy Greek Chicken Skewers!
Why This Recipe Works
- Beyond easy to make: Under 10 ingredients and less than 20 minutes means this dish is on your table in no time for the perfect weeknight dinner.
- Can be served lots of ways: Whether you’re eating them on tortillas, in a salad, as a topping for a rice bowl, or all on their own, these fajitas are guaranteed to bring the flavor.
- Great for meal prep: If you’re looking for a recipe that reheats well for more meals throughout the week, these steak fajitas are great to refrigerate and air fry again later!
Ingredients You Will Need
- Steak: I used a New York strip for this recipe, but flank steak and skirt steak are great options too.
- Bell peppers: I love red peppers but including other colored peppers is a fun way to mix things up!
- Seasonings: These steak fajitas are packed with bold flavor thanks to garlic salt and fajita seasoning.
*For a detailed list of instructions, ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.
Substitutions/Additions
- If you can’t find fajita seasoning, you can easily make it yourself by combining chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. You can also add some onion powder, black pepper, or oregano.
- Combine two parts salt and 1 part garlic powder if you don’t have garlic salt.
- Fresh lime juice will give you the best flavor, but if you’ve got a lemon to use up, that works ok too!
- Feel free to use a yellow onion instead of red onion if you prefer.
How to Make Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
Step 1: Marinate steak. Combine the steak strips with olive oil, half the fajita seasoning, and half the lime juice. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining fajita seasoning, lime juice, and olive oil with the peppers and onions.
Step 2: Air fry. Place the steak and vegetables in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Toss halfway through for even cooking.
Recipe FAQs
I like to serve steak fajitas as a centerpiece with lots of options for topping like refried beans, sour cream, guacamole (this authentic guacamole recipe is the best), shredded cheese, and salsa or pico. Set out some warm tortillas or even tortilla chips as well!
No, you can cook both the steak and veggies right after tossing them in the oil and seasonings if you like. But if you want a deeper and more intense flavor, let them marinate for about an hour in the fridge.
Check for an internal temperature of 145 degrees for steak. Because you’re cutting it into strips, it should cook pretty quickly!
If you have leftovers, let them cool, then transfer them to an airtight container or sealable plastic bag. They’ll be good for about 3 days in the fridge, or you can freeze them for about a month.
Pop them back in the air fryer and cook at 350 until they’re properly heated through. If your leftovers are frozen, let them thaw first in the fridge overnight.
More Air Fryer Beef Recipes
- Air Fryer Steak Bites
- Air Fryer Brisket
- Air Fryer Nachos
- Air Fryer Philly Cheesesteak
- Air Fryer Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
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Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
Equipment
- Ninja Air Fryer
- GoWise Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound steak I used NY Strip, cut into 1.5-2 inch strips
- 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
- ½ red onion sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Add the steak strips, 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, half the fajita seasoning, and half the lime juice to a mixing bowl. In another bowl, add the red pepper, red onion, remaining lime juice, olive oil, and fajita seasoning. Toss until well combined. Optional: marinate in the fridge for one hour.
- Place the steak, peppers, and onions in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, tossing halfway through. Cook until the steak is cooked to your liking and the veggies are tender and charred around the edges. I like to cook the steak on one side and veggies on the other just in case one happens to cook faster than the other, it’s easier to remove that way.
- Serve with a squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro over top.
- If you enjoyed this recipe or have any feedback, please leave a comment and a star rating!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
Notes
- Serve fajitas with tortillas or taco shells, and add optional toppings like sour cream, lettuce, salsa, refried beans, shredded cheese, or guacamole.
