Air Fryer Steak Fajitas (Print Version)
Tender steak with peppers and onions cooked quickly and served with a smoky cream sauce.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Proteins
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1 pound New York strip steak, sliced into 3-inch strips against the grain
→ Vegetables
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2 green bell peppers, sliced
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2 red bell peppers, sliced
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1 yellow onion, sliced
→ Oils and Seasonings
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 lime, juiced
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1.25 ounce packet fajita seasoning
→ Chipotle Cream Sauce
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1 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 lime, juiced
→ Serving
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8 flour tortillas
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
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8.5 ounce packet cilantro lime rice (optional, prepared according to package instructions)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Combine sour cream, chipotle sauce, sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and lime juice in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
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In a bowl, add sliced steak, green and red bell peppers, yellow onion, avocado oil, and lime juice. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
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Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the steak and vegetable mixture. Toss again to ensure even distribution of seasoning.
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes. The marinated mixture can be cooked immediately or refrigerated for up to one hour prior to cooking.
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Place the bell peppers and onions into the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking.
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Add the steak strips atop the cooked peppers and onions in the air fryer basket. Cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes depending on preferred doneness: 5-6 minutes for medium-rare, up to 10 minutes for well done.
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Warm the flour tortillas. Serve the cooked steak and vegetables wrapped in tortillas. Top with chipotle cream sauce and chopped cilantro as desired.
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Optionally, accompany the fajitas with prepared cilantro lime rice and additional lime wedges for squeezing.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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For tender steak slices, cut against the grain. Adjust cook time based on air fryer model and desired doneness, always verifying internal meat temperature.