This Vegan Air Fryer Fajitas recipe is perfect for a delicious meal on a busy weeknight! Firm tofu and crunchy veggies are tossed in a flavourful fajita seasoning mix then air fried.
Serve with this Creamy Cilantro Sauce.
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These Tofu and Vegetable Fajitas are bursting with flavour, texture and nutrition!
I love making vegetable fajitas for lunch or dinner! The air fryer recipe is so quick to make but I am also making sure I incorporate my 5 a day!
You can think of them as a vegan alternative to the air fryer chicken fajitas recipe!
Other Mexican recipes we love are these Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla and these Espresso Black Bean Tacos. For a fusion twist, these Tandoori Chickpea and Cauliflower Tacos are hard to beat.
Veggie Tofu Air Fryer Fajitas Ingredients
Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post
Tofu
Use firm tofu only for this recipe. Optionally, use seitan or tempeh.
Drain the tofu and cut into shape of choice
Peppers:
Use any mix of colorful bell peppers - red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper
Onion - Red onion or white onion
Olive oil
Fajitas seasoning
You may want to use a store-bought fajita spice mix
Crushed tomatoes or soy sauce
Salt to taste
Optional:
add in refried beans
Mushrooms
Courgettes
Lime juice
Jalapenos or other green chili
Homemade Fajita Seasoning / Taco seasoning
- Red chili powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin and coriander powder
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Oregano
How to make Air Fryer Fajitas
Prepare your veggies and tofu.
I allowed the tofu to drain for 30 minutes then cut it into squares.
Slice the bell peppers and onions into thick strips.
I like to start by cooking the tofu then adding the veggies as tofu needs a little longer to crisp up
In a large mixing bowl, add the tofu, fajita seasoning and oil. Toss to coat well.
Place in a preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry the tofu until it has just begun to crisp up or for around 3-5 minutes.
Whilst the tofu is cooking, mix the peppers and onions with the seasoning, oil and crushed tomatoes.
Once the tofu is starting to crisp, add in the peppers and onion mixture and air fry everything for another 4-5 minutes. You want to keep the veggies crunchy rather than soft so do not overcook.
For a smaller air fryer, you may have to work in batches.
Pro Tips
Ensure to drain the tofu thoroughly. Soggy tofu will lead to longer cooking times and a spongy texture
Cook the tofu before the peppers and onions. Peppers will start to burn and the tofu will not crisp up if it is all added at once.
Subtitution & Swaps
Oil-free fajitas - simply skip oil or oil spray totally.
Gluten- free - the fajita filling is naturally gluten-free. Use corn tortillas or gluten-free tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
Grain - free - You can even substitute the tortillas for lettuce and serve the air fryer fajita tofu and vegetables as a salad or lettuce wrap.
Serving Suggestion
You can go with any of your favourite Mexican toppings here:
- Top with sour cream or cilantro Pesto or sour cream and chive dip
- mango pico de gallo
- mango and avocado salsa or guacamole
- fresh strawberry avocado salsa
- fresh cilantro and jalapeños
- you can also add grated cheddar cheese or vegan cheese of choice
- serve with lime slices or lime wedges
Wrap in either corn tortillas or flour tortillas for a complete meal.
Make it a fajita bowl with the above and Instant Pot Mexican Cilantro Lime Rice. Serve some Air Fryer Carrot Fries on the side.
I love this Mango Mocktail as a refreshing drink
Finish with this Mexican strawberries and cream - Fresas con Crema.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or the air fryer.
I do not recommend freezing this recipe - the tofu and cooked veggies will loose their texture in the freezer and upon thawing.
Other Tofu Recipes
Burnt Garlic and Tofu Fried Rice
Tofu Dum Kali Mirch (Tofu curry with black pepper)
Tawa Burger with Tofu (Indian sloppy Joes)
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Air Fryer Veggie Fajitas
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Knife
- 1 Chopping board
Ingredients
- 1 pack firm tofu 400 grams
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 1 large onion
- 3 tablespoon fajita spice mix
- 3 tablespoon crushed tomatoes or puree
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon oil
Instructions
First prepare your veggies and tofu.
- I allowed 1 pack firm tofu to drain for 30 minutes then cut it into squares.
- Slice the 1 large red bell pepper, 1 large yellow bell pepper and 1 large onion into thick strips.
- I like to start by cooking the tofu then adding the veggies as tofu needs a little longer to crisp up
- In a large mixing bowl, add the tofu, 3 tablespoon fajita spice mix (half) and 2 tablespoon oil (half).
- Toss to coat well.
- Place in a preheated air fryer basket at 200C/400F in a single layer.
- Air fry the tofu until it has just begun to crisp up or for around 3-5 minutes.
- Whilst the tofu is cooking, mix the peppers and onions with the remaining seasoning and oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 3 tablespoon crushed tomatoes
- Combine well.
- Once the tofu is starting to crisp, add in the peppers and onion mixture and air fry everything for another 4-5 minutes at 200C/400F. You want to keep the veggies crunchy rather than soft so do not overcook.
- For a smaller air fryer, you may have to work in batches.
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Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Becky says
Looks delicious! I’m excited to try this tonight. However…I don’t see the temperature listed ANYWHERE????? 🙂
Hayley says
Hi Becky
Thank you for your comment. I have updated the recipe card with the temperature.
Loreto and Nicoletta says
Such a delightful change for our Mexican night! Awesome to use the air fryer, and the veggies and tofu were so tasty!
Sophie says
It's a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights. Everyone loved these veggie fajitas, and I'm already planning to make them again for our next Tex-Mex night.
Mindi says
Love making fajitas in the air fryer! Served this with some chicken in tortillas - YUM!
Jacqueline Debono says
What a fabulous vegan fajitas recipe. The tofu was wonderful as a meat substitute and the whole dish is so colourful and flavourful! Yum!
Sean says
I loved this vegetarian fajita meal. It was great for when I had some of my vegetarian friends over. They loved it.
Tammy says
What a fabulous recipe for the air fryer and I love that it's vegan too! Healthy, hearty, and wholesome...this is right up my alley.
Bernice says
Love all the colours and flavours of Mexican food and wow, who knew I could make fajitas in the air fryer? I've got to try this!
Marta says
I made these air fryer veggie fajitas last night for our meatless Monday dinner and they were a hit with the family. We served them with gluten-free tortillas and we couldn't even tell they weren't traditional fajitas.
Gloria says
We love Mexican food. What a great way to prepare fajitas. Always a hit with the family.