These air fryer steak fajitas are a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and flavorful meal. Perfectly seasoned steak strips and colorful bell peppers come together in your air fryer for a meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak:
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Add the sliced steak to the bowl and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- While the steak is marinating, slice the bell peppers and onion. Set aside.
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Steak and Vegetables:
- Place the marinated steak strips in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Remove the steak from the air fryer and set aside.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the steak strips to the air fryer basket with the vegetables and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet.
- Serve the steak and vegetable mixture on warm tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Enjoy your delicious and easy air fryer steak fajitas!
