Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls
These air fryer chicken fajita meal prep bowls are high in protein, easy to make, and packed with seasoned chicken, rice, peppers, and onions for a practical lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Large mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs or spatula
- 4 meal prep containers
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips or bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 cup corn
- ½ cup salsa, optional for serving
- chopped cilantro, optional
- lime wedges, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Add the sliced peppers and onion to the bowl and toss lightly with any remaining seasoning.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Add the peppers and onion around it if there is enough room, or cook the vegetables in a second batch if needed.
- Air fry at 380°F for 12 to 14 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F internally.
- While the chicken cooks, divide the cooked rice evenly between 4 meal prep containers.
- Add the corn to each container.
- Divide the cooked peppers and onions between the containers.
- Add the cooked chicken on top.
- Add salsa, chopped cilantro, or a lime wedge when serving if you want extra flavor.
- Let the bowls cool slightly before sealing and storing.
Notes
- Cut the chicken into even pieces so it cooks evenly.
- If your air fryer is small, cook the chicken and vegetables in batches so they roast instead of steam.
- You can keep the salsa separate until serving if you want the bowls to stay fresher.
- White rice, brown rice, or cilantro lime rice all work well here.
