Description
This Air Fryer Chicken and Peppers recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken pieces are paired with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with a blend of spices, and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Serve this dish over rice, in wraps, or with tortillas for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 bell peppers, any color, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss until evenly coated.
- Cook in the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes. Add the chicken and vegetables to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice, in wraps, or with tortillas.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Add zucchini or mushrooms for more variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
