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Do you have fajitas only if you go to a Mexican restaurant? Then this air-fryer chicken fajitas recipe is just what you need. 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How do you know when the chicken fajitas are fully cooked?<\/h3>
What can you serve with air-fryer chicken fajitas?<\/h3>This Mexican street corn bake<\/a>, black beans<\/a> and more Mexican-style side dishes<\/a> are all great to serve with air-fryer chicken fajitas.<\/div>
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