Air Fryer Steak Fajitas

Air Fryer Steak Fajitas ~ tender, juicy marinated steak strips, onions and bell peppers cooked completely in the air fryer. Layer in flour tortillas with guacamole, salsa, cheese and sour cream.

Tender, juicy sliced steak with caramelized onions and bell peppers piled into charred tortillas and topped with salsa, guacamole and more. It’s one of my favorites and on rotation all summer.

Once warm weather hits, we take our grill for granted. It’s out of hibernation and at the ready for so many great dishes – even Grilled Pizza!

Back in the day, it stayed outside all year. We didn’t think twice about brushing 6″ of newly fallen snow off of it and standing outside in down coats and tall boots just for the grilled flavor we craved.

I’m not sad those days are over.

Today we’re staying warm and dry making Air Fryer Steak Fajitas with tender-crisp vegetables that mimic the meal cooked on the grill.

Friends, if you’re looking for your new favorite recipe that’ll serve as a warm-up to summer grilling, this is it.

You’ve probably guessed by now how much I enjoy my air fryer – Air Fryer Steak Fajitas may be my new favorite thing to make in it. 

It gets a really delicious dinner on the table in a snap. Add some fresh 5 minute guacamole, shredded cheese, restaurant style salsa and a tangy margarita and I’m all set.

The marinade is simple, one I’ve been using for years for grilled fajitas and with just a few simple ingredients yields tons of flavor.

best steak for fajitas:

I use either flank steak or as is the case today – top sirloin – because the grocery store happened to have sirloin buy-one, get-one-free. Either cut of meat will work well.

CAN YOU MAKE FAJITAS IN AN AIR FRYER?

Absolutely! Still doubtful? Check out the gorgeous color on the steak and veggies. The air fryer makes delicious steak with grill-like flavor and minimal cleanup.

what do i need to make air fryer steak fajitas?

The Fajitas:

• flank OR sirloin steak
• red onion
• green pepper
• red bell pepper
• yellow OR orange bell pepper
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Marinade Ingredients:

• olive oil
• honey
• soy sauce
• whole lime
• garlic cloves
• black pepper

Miscellaneous:

• flour tortillas
• suggested toppings: guacamole, salsa, cheese, sour cream

how to make steak fajitas in the air fryer:

To marinate the steak, add the marinade ingredients to a zip top bag, whisk together then place the meat (whole) in the bag. Seal and refrigerate at least 2 hours up 8 hours.

When you’re ready to cook, remove the steak from the fridge and drain the marinade. Blot it dry with paper towels, let it come to room temp then slice into strips.

Cut the onions and peppers into similar size pieces. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top, season with salt and pepper to taste then toss to coat.

Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 400 degrees. Place the peppers and onions in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes pausing halfway to give them a good shake. When they’re cooked to your liking, remove from the air fryer to a bowl and set aside.

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the steak strips, season with salt to taste and toss to coat.

Add the steak strips to the air fryer and cook for 6-8 minutes or to your preference (check with a meat thermometer for doneness) then remove from the air fryer. Optional: to reheat the vegetables, return to the air fryer for 1 minute then serve.

TIP: I lightly char my flour tortillas on both sides over a low flame on the gas stove just before serving.

 

WHAT TO EAT WITH STEAK FAJITAS:

Here are a few of my favorites:

Guacamole – easy, authentic fresh guacamole you make in just 5 minutes. Creamy. delicious, tangy lime-garlic flavor.

5 Minute Blender Salsa – 5 minute restaurant style salsa made in the blender from canned tomatoes + a few spices. Incredibly delicious, loaded with bold flavor and sure to become your #1 appetizer.

Spanish Rice – you’re just 5 ingredients away from this delicious Mexican rice. Perfectly cooked with lots of flavor. The ultimate side dish to any Mexican entrée.

Mexican “Fried” Ice Cream – like the classic Mexican dessert you see in restaurants but in cake form. Vanilla ice cream with a crispy honey-cinnamon “fried” Corn Flake coating drizzled with fudge and caramel, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Enjoy!

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