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One Pan Gluten-free Fajitas

Published: Apr 15, 2020 · Modified: May 4, 2023 by Meeta Arora · Leave a Comment

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Skip the Mexican restaurant and make these one pan gluten-free fajitas at home. They make any night gluten-free taco night.

I've got one of my family's favorite weeknight dinners for you guys; it's my one pan gluten-free fajitas. These one pan fajitas are one of the easiest dinners to throw together, and they can be customized to fit even the pickiest of eaters in your house.

What makes this meal even better, other than taste, because hello, that's a big deal, at least it should be. It's that this whole gluten-free fajita meal comes together on one pan, which makes for fewer dishes to clean up after. I mean, what parent is begging for more dishes to do during the week with everything else we have going on, right?

Overhead view of gluten-free chicken fajita mix being made on gluten-free tortillas.
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  • Are fajitas gluten-free?
  • Ingredients.
  • Make fajitas your way.
  • Homemade gluten-free fajita seasoning.
  • Steps.
  • Fajitas on the stove.
  • Air fryer fajitas.
  • Fajitas on the grill?
  • Gluten-free wraps for making fajitas.
  • Gluten-free fajita toppings.
  • More easy gluten-free dinners to try.
  • 📖 Recipe
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Are fajitas gluten-free?

Fajitas are one of my favorite gluten-free dinners to order at a Mexican restaurant because, typically, they are gluten-free or can be made gluten-free really easily by switching out the flour tortillas for gluten-free corn tortillas or just eating all the meat, veggies, and toppings without a tortilla at all. The only real exception that I have found is that at Chuy's restaurant, the fajitas are not gluten-free since they marinate their fajita meat in beer, which contains gluten.

Making gluten-free fajitas at home is just as easy as ordering them out at a restaurant, and they are ready just as fast.

Ingredients.

  • The meat of choice - I tend to stick to chicken to make these gluten-free chicken fajitas, but you can also make these with steak or even shrimp.
  • Bell Peppers - I like to do a combination of different colored bell peppers for fajitas. Each pepper has a slightly different flavor, and the colors make my fajitas more fun.
  • Onion - The best onion for fajitas are usually white, yellow, or red onions. I really like using yellow or red onions for fajitas because they are slightly sweeter than white onions.
  • Lime Juice - I like the bit of freshness that the lime juice adds to the fajitas.
  • Avocado Oil - Just a little bit of avocado oil helps the seasonings to stick to our fajita meat and veggies and gives extra flavor while cooking.
  • Gluten-free Fajita Seasoning - I like to make my own fajita seasoning, but you can buy gluten-free fajita seasoning at the store if you would prefer. See below for my fajita seasoning blend.
Overhead view of the ingredients needed to make gluten-free fajitas.

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Make fajitas your way.

The wonderful thing about making these gluten-free fajitas at home is that you can make them the way you want to.

  • Chicken - You can use chicken breast, tenders, or even boneless thighs.
  • Steak - I've found the best steak for fajitas is either flank steak or skirt steak. Making beef fajitas in the oven is just as easy as it is for chicken. I will say if you are going to make these gluten-free steak fajitas, don't slice the steak before cooking. The steak will cook faster than the peppers and onions when it's sliced.
  • Shrimp - I don't make it often, but shrimp fajitas are delicious. You can even do a combination and make gluten-free chicken and shrimp fajitas. Shrimp doesn't take long to cook at all. I don't add the shrimp to cook until the vegetables are almost done.
  • Vegetarian - Leave out the meat and double down on the grilled fajita veggies to make vegetarian fajitas really easily. These will be better than Chipolte fajita veggies and you can get as many as you want. You could also add mushrooms and a can of chickpeas to make delicious chickpea fajitas. If you haven't tried that combination yet, you need to!

Homemade gluten-free fajita seasoning.

I love making my own homemade spice blends at home. A lot of spice blends can contain gluten ingredients, usually in added flavorings for anti-caking properties to prolong shelf life. There are a few brands that make gluten-free fajita seasoning. If you don't want to make your own, just make sure the packet of seasoning you are using is gluten-free.

  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Mexican Oregano
  • ½ Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Cilantro
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon Dried Jalapeno Pepper (Adjust depending on how spicy you like your fajita seasoning or leave out for a milder flavor.)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Mix everything together and store it in an airtight container. Use how you would use any taco seasoning. This gluten-free fajita seasoning will stay good in the pantry for about six months. Remember that spices lose their potency over time; the longer it sits, the less flavor they will have, so it is best to use them within about six months of making.

A bowl of gluten-free chicken and vegetables next to a plate of lettuce, tomatoes and sliced avocados.

Steps.

My favorite way to my gluten-free chicken fajitas is in the oven. It is really simple and hands-off, so I can prep all the toppings while the meat and veggies cook. To make chicken baked fajitas follow these steps.

  1. Slice the chicken, bell peppers, and onion and place them into a bowl.
  2. Add the gluten-free fajita seasoning, avocado oil, and lime juice to the bowl.
  3. Toss everything together.
  4. Transfer the chicken and veggies to a baking sheet and bake in a 375-degree oven for about 20 minutes.
Overhead view of the step photos for making fajitas to stuff into gluten-free tortillas.

Fajitas on the stove.

You can easily make these gluten-free fajitas on the stove instead of in the oven. Simply toss everything together and then into a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the meat and veggies cook, stirring occasionally to help keep them from sticking. Continue cooking until the meat is cooked through and the veggies are tender-crisp.

Air fryer fajitas.

Did you know you can make fajitas in the air fryer? I will admit I've become a little addicted to my air-fryer since I got it last Christmas, and on nights I don't want to wait on the oven to heat, I'll make these gluten-free fajitas in the air-fryer.

To make fajitas in the air-fryer;

  1. Prep the meat and veggies like you would for the oven.
  2. Toss everything into your air-fryer in an even layer.
  3. Preheat it to 400 degrees and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Check the meat to see if it's done; if not, toss everything around and give it a few more minutes.

Fajitas on the grill?

You can make gluten-free fajitas on the grill. I have found that it works better to use a Blackstone type of grill. Using a flat surface style grill and making these Blackstone chicken fajitas gives them an extra bit of char which is delicious on fajitas.

If you don't have a flat surface type of grill, you can add a flat-top grill pan (usually made of cast iron or stainless steel) on top of your grill plates or just use some grilling foil.

Gluten-free wraps for making fajitas.

Who else thinks going gluten or grain-free means we have to skip the tortilla? I promise you don't have to anymore; here are a few of my favorite gluten-free tortillas.

  • Gluten-free Corn Tortillas (If you can handle them) - Many varieties of white and yellow corn tortillas are gluten-free, including Mission brand corn tortillas which are certified gluten-free.
  • Gluten-free Flour Tortillas - These are a little bit harder to find at times, but Mission brand actually makes a line of gluten-free tortillas, grain-free tortillas, and even almond flour tortillas if you can find them.
  • Lettuce Wraps

My favorite gluten-free tortillas are from Siete Brand. They have several different varieties that are all grain-free, but some of them do have nuts.

My personal favorite ones are the cassava flour ones when I want more of a flour tortilla flavor and the almond flour ones when I want a little more of the corn tortilla texture.

Of course, if you really wanted, you just eat this straight from the pan. I know I am totally guilty.

Gluten-free fajita toppings.

Now that you've made your gluten-free fajitas, it's time to make them even more delicious with a few extra toppings. You can go as simple or not that you want. That's the beauty of making your own gluten-free fajita kit at home.

  • Classic Guacamole
  • Better than Restaurant Salsa
  • Easy Homemade Queso
  • Siete Dairy-Free Queso (for those wanting dairy-free)
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Avocado
  • Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Cilantro
  • Sour Cream (I like either Green Valley Creamery or Kite Hill for dairy-free versions)
  • Hot Sauce (My preferred one is the traditional one from Siete Brand, or if I have some of my gluten-free salsa verde on hand, I'll use that.
Overhead view of a spread for making and topping some gluten-free chicken fajitas.

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Gluten-free chicken and veggie fajita mix in a bowl topped with fresh cilantro and lime.

One Pan Gluten-free Fajitas

Meeta Arora
Skip the Mexican restaurant and make these one pan gluten-free fajitas at home. They make any night gluten-free taco night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper slived
  • 1 Yellow Onion sliced
  • 1 ½ Pounds Chicken Breast See notes for using steak, shrimp or making these vegetarian fajitas.
  • 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Fajita Seasoning See notes for my homemade gluten-free fajita seasoning.
  • Gluten-free Tortillas of Choice
  • Toppings of Choice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and set a sheet pan aside with parchment paper.
  • Slice the chicken, bell peppers, and onion and place them into a bowl.
    1 Red Bell Pepper, 1 Green Bell Pepper, 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, 1 Yellow Onion, 1 ½ Pounds Chicken Breast
  • Add the gluten-free fajita seasoning, avocado oil, and lime juice to the bowl.
    2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil, 1-2 Tablespoons Fajita Seasoning, 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • Toss everything together.
  • Transfer the chicken and veggies to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated 375-degree oven for about 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the bell peppers are tender-crisp.
  • Serve with your favorite gluten-free tortillas and toppings.
    Gluten-free Tortillas of Choice, Toppings of Choice

Notes

My favorite homemade gluten-free fajita seasoning.
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Mexican Oregano
  • ½ Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Cilantro
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon Dried Jalapeno Pepper (Adjust depending on how spicy you like your fajita seasoning or leave out for a milder flavor.)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
Mix everything together and store it in an airtight container. Use how you would use any taco seasoning. This gluten-free fajita seasoning will stay good in the pantry for about six months. Remember that spices lose their potency over time. The longer it sits, the less flavor it will have, so it is best to use them within about six months of making.
How to make fajitas your way.
The wonderful thing about making these gluten-free fajitas at home is that you can make them the way you want to.
  • Chicken - You can use chicken breast, tenders, or boneless thighs.
  • Steak - I've found the best steak for fajitas is either flank steak or skirt steak. Making beef fajitas in the oven is just as easy as it is chicken. I will say if you are going to make these gluten-free steak fajitas, don't slice the steak before cooking. The steak will cook faster than the peppers and onions when it's sliced.
  • Shrimp - I don't make it often, but shrimp fajitas are delicious. You can even do a combination and make gluten-free chicken and shrimp fajitas. Shrimp doesn't take long to cook at all. I don't add the shrimp to cook until the vegetables are almost done.
  • Vegetarian - Leave out the meat and double down on the grilled fajita veggies to make vegetarian fajitas really easily. These will be better than Chipolte fajita veggies and you can get as many as you want. You could also add mushrooms and a can of chickpeas to make delicious chickpea fajitas. If you haven't tried that combination yet, you need to!
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