Description
This Air Fryer Chicken and Peppers recipe is a quick and healthy meal option that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and savory spices come together in the air fryer for a delicious dish that can be served with rice, in wraps, or over salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 2 bell peppers (any color, sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
Chicken and Vegetables:
Seasonings:
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the chicken, bell peppers, and onion with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Air Fry: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken and vegetables in the basket in a single layer. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve: Serve hot with rice, in wraps, or over salad for a quick, healthy meal.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or squeeze fresh lemon over the top before serving for brightness.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
