Vegan air fryer fajitas are easy to make and such a crowd-pleaser! Packed with veggies and tofu, they're a simple, weeknight dinner.
Servings 4servings
Author Becky Striepe
Ingredients
For the fajita seasoning
3teaspoonsolive oildivided
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
1tablespoonchili powder
2teaspoonscornstarch or potato starch
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonpaprikaor extra chili powder (see note)
1teaspoonsaltdivided
For the fajitas
1block extra firm tofupressed and pulled into chunky pieces
1cupsliced red onion
1 ½cupsliced red or green bell pepper
8small tortillas of your choice
fajita toppings of choicesee note for suggestions
Instructions
Prepare the tofu.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons of the oil along with the vinegar, chili powder, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, and ¾ teaspoon of the salt.
In an large, shallow bowl, gently toss the tofu together with the fajita seasoning. Make sure you get all of the pieces well coated. Set the tofu aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Transfer this mixture to the air fryer basket, and cook at 400° F for 5 minutes.
Prepare the veggies.
While the tofu cooks, Add the sliced peppers and onions to the bowl along with the remaining teaspoon of oil and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Toss to coat.
Transfer the veggies to your air fryer basket and use a wooden or silicone spoon (not metal!) to incorporate the bell pepper mixture. Cook at 400° F for another 15 minutes, stopping every 5 minutes to shake the basket.
While the fajitas cook, warm the tortillas in the oven or in the microwave (see note).
Assemble & serve.
Transfer the fajita filling to a serving bowl, and serve with the tortillas and toppings. Let your family assemble their own - that's part of the fun!
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Notes
For the tofu, you want pieces approximately the size of a large baby carrot.Why offer a paprika substitution? My husband has a paprika sensitivity (unusual, I know!), but in my original Baked Tofu Fajitas, the spice mix did use paprika, since we didn't know yet. To warm your tortillas in the oven, wrap them in foil and bake at 400° F for 10 minutes.To warm the tortillas in the microwave, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to a minute.Toppings ideas: You can really use any toppings you like, but these are some of my faves: vegan cheese shreds, Pickled Jalapeño Guacamole, salsa, chopped green onions, chopped tomatoes, fresh or pickled jalapeños