🌮 Quick & Flavorful Air Fryer Beef Fajitas (Ready in 20 Minutes!)
If you’re craving a sizzling, savory Tex-Mex dinner without the fuss, these Air Fryer Beef Fajitas are your new go-to recipe. With tender strips of marinated beef, colorful bell peppers, and onions, this dish packs bold flavor and comes together in just about 20 minutes. Best part? No need to fire up the grill or dirty multiple pans—your air fryer does all the heavy lifting! 💨🔥
💡 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- ⏱️ Quick & Easy: Minimal prep and hands-off cooking in the air fryer.
- 🥗 Healthy & Flavorful: Made with simple, whole ingredients and bursting with bold spices.
- 🌯 Customizable: Serve in tortillas, over rice, or on a salad—your fajita, your rules.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 🥩 500g beef steak, cut into thin strips
- 🌶️ 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 🫑 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 🧅 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
- 🌿 1 tsp ground cumin
- 🌶️ 1 tsp paprika
- 🧄 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🌮 Corn or flour tortillas
- 🍋 Lime wedges and 🌿 chopped cilantro for serving (optional)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Marinate the Beef 🥣
In a large bowl, combine the beef strips with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, mixing everything until well coated. Let it marinate for 15–20 minutes while you preheat your air fryer.
2. Air Fry to Perfection 🍽️
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for about 5 minutes. Place the marinated mixture into the air fryer basket in an even layer. Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket or stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
3. Serve and Enjoy! 😋
Warm up your tortillas, then load them with the sizzling beef and veggies. Top with a squeeze of lime 🍋, fresh cilantro 🌿, or your favorite salsa. Serve hot and enjoy every bite!
💬 Pro Tip: These fajitas are also great for meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat for a quick lunch or dinner the next day.