Air Fryer Fajita Veggies
Easy and delicious, these Air Fryer Fajita Veggies are a quick and flavorful addition to any meal. Learn how to cook veggies in the air fryer for a tender, slightly charred texture that enhances their natural sweetness. This recipe is a great option for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 Bell Peppers seeded and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices; I used one each of red, yellow, and green bell peppers.
- 1 Red onion peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/2 Lime juiced
- Cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Add the pepper and onion slices to a large bowl and add the oil, salt, garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper and oregano. Toss until well combined.
- Place the peppers and onions in the air fryer basket in a single layer as much as possible and air fry at 380°F for 8-10 minutes or until fork tender and beginning to char.
- Remove the basket at the mid-way point and shake or stir the peppers and onions to ensure they cook evenly.
- Add a sprinkle of lime juice. You can also garnish with some cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Add veggies or protein to the fajitas:
- Halloumi: This firm cheese adds a delicious salty bite to the fajitas.
- Mushrooms: Earthy and meaty, they soak up flavors beautifully.
- Tofu or Paneer: A great protein option! Use extra firm tofu or paneer cut into strips.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3056IU | Vitamin C: 119mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg