Air Fryer Steak Fajitas
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 simple to cook in 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?
This dish pairs perfectly with any one of my vegetable salads without lettuce. And if you’re looking for more incredible air fryer dinners, try my Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp or these tender and juicy Greek Chicken Skewers!
Why You’ll Love These
- 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.
- 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!
- Customizable for everyone: Serve it taco-style, bowl-style, over rice, or in low-carb lettuce wraps. Add toppings and let everyone build their own!
- Perfect for leftovers: Tastes just as good reheated, and works great for lunch the next day! I’ve used my leftovers in these Air Fryer Steak Tacos and this Mexian Steak Salad, and even quesadillas.
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.
- Make this recipe with chicken instead and you’ll have chicken fajitas!
- Fresh lime juice will give you the best flavor, but if you’ve got a lemon to use up, that works 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.
If you love fajita inspired recipes as much as I do, you’ll want to give these Chicken Fajita Nachos, Mushroom Fajitas, or these Crock Pot Flank Steak Fajitas a try next!
Storing and reheating
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.
To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer and cook at 350 F until they’re properly heated through. If your leftovers are frozen, let them thaw overnight in the fridge.
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!
Check for an internal temperature of 145 degrees for steak. Because you’re cutting it into strips, it should cook pretty quickly!
Yes, but make sure to slice everything evenly and avoid overcrowding. If you’re cooking a large batch, do it in two rounds for the best texture.
For best results, thaw your steak first. Cooking from frozen can lead to uneven results and watery veggies. It’s also hard to season frozen meat.
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
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 or garlic powder
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.
- 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.
Notes
- Serve your fajitas in tortillas or taco shells, and add optional toppings like sour cream, lettuce, homemade salsa, refried beans, shredded cheese, or some authentic guacamole.
- Low-Carb Option: Serve them over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.
- If you have time, marinate the steak in the fridge for 1 hour for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
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