Description
This Air Fryer Chicken and Peppers recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken pieces, colorful bell peppers, and onions are seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Serve this delicious meal over rice, in wraps, or with tortillas for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 bell peppers (any color, sliced)
- 1 red onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish (optional):
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the chicken, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cook in the Air Fryer: Spread the seasoned mixture evenly in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm over rice, in wraps, or with tortillas.
Notes
- To make this dish more filling, serve over quinoa or toss with pasta.
- You can also add zucchini or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
