Turkey makes a delicious alternative to chicken in these Easy Turkey Fajitas. You can use fresh turkey breast OR leftover roast turkey in these easy peasy homemade fajitas – either way they are ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with homemade salsa, guacamole and refried beans for a delicious Mexican-inspired feast!
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Got leftover roast turkey? Make fajitas!
Looking for delicious ways to use up leftover roast turkey? Then this Easy Turkey Fajitas recipe is for you! Turkey makes a delicious alternative to chicken in fajitas, and this recipe is so quick and simple – it takes just 30 minutes and only uses one pan!
Not got any roast turkey leftovers? No problem! This recipe can also be made with fresh turkey breast meat. See the recipe card below for both versions!
How to make Easy Turkey Fajitas
This Easy Turkey Fajitas recipe really is super simple to make!
All you need to do is make the Homemade Fajita Seasoning. Then, fry the turkey strips until lightly browned and remove to a plate. (Omit this step if you are using leftover roast turkey.)
Next, stir fry the peppers and onions in the same pan, until nicely browned, then add the Homemade Fajita Seasoning and the cooked turkey. Fry for a couple more minutes, then garnish with coriander and serve at the table in the pan.
(Full recipe given in the recipe card below.)
Tips for making perfect turkey fajitas
You may have noticed that I’ve used a couple of neat tips and tricks to make these turkey fajitas extra delicious…
1. Fry the turkey and vegetables separately
This is the big one! So many fajita recipes call for the meat, onions and peppers to all be cooked at the same time in the same pan. The trouble with that method is that nothing gets cooked properly because the pan is too over crowded, so the meat doesn’t brown and the peppers and onions don’t get that lovely char. The solution? Simply cook the turkey first (or use leftover cooked turkey).
2. Give the peppers a head start
If you look closely at the recipe card, you’ll notice that I put the strips of pepper into the pan first and give them a 2 minute head start, THEN I add the sliced onions. This is very much deliberate. If you throw the peppers and onions in at the same time, what tends to happen is the onions burn before you can get the peppers properly cooked and nicely ‘charred’. This means, you often end up with undercooked peppers and overcooked onions! The solution? Simply give the peppers a head start!
3. Add the Homemade Fajita Seasoning in at the end
You’ll see some fajita recipes call for the Homemade Fajita Seasoning to be added in at the beginning. The problem with this is that you end up boiling the meat and veggies in liquid rather than frying them! The solution? Simply add the Homemade Fajita Seasoning in at the end!
4. Separate your tortillas!
And finally, always remember to separate your tortillas before wrapping them in foil and putting them in the oven to warm up. Otherwise they have a tendency to stick to each other!
What to serve with Turkey Fajitas
Serve these delicious homemade turkey fajitas all your favourite Mexican and Tex-Mex sauces and sides for a delicious Mexican-inspired feast!
I like to serve these easy peasy fajitas with:
- Easy 4 Ingredient Guacamole
- Homemade Salsa (Salsa Roja)
- Homemade Refried Beans
- Sour Cream
- Tortilla Chips
You could also serve them with:
- Easy Peasy Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo)
- Cheddar Cheese
- Easy Roasted Mexican Corn on the Cob
- Mexican Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
- 5 Minute Mexican Salad
What is the best way to warm up tortillas?
I find the very best way to warm up tortillas is wrapping them in a foil parcel and putting them into a warm oven for 10 minutes.
For best results, separate the tortillas before placing in the foil – this stops them sticking to each other.
To make the foil parcel, cut off a large piece of foil – it must be about 6cm more than double the circumference of the tortillas. Place the tortillas about 3cm from one end. Fold over the foil so it completely covers the tortillas, with roughly 3cm of overhang. Then fold in the edges of the foil all around the tortillas so the parcel is completely sealed.
What to drink with Turkey Fajitas
My favourite wine pairing for turkey fajitas (and chicken fajitas for that matter!) is a gutsy, fruity Sauvignon Blanc from somewhere like Chile, South Africa or New Zealand. Other good white options include a bright sunshine filled Chardonnay from somewhere like Chile or Australia, or a South African Chenin Blanc.
If you prefer red, then I recommend going for something like a fruity Chilean Merlot or Carmenère, a Primitivo from Italy or a Zinfandel from the USA.
If you love fajitas, then you might also like to try these recipes!
- Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Easy Lamb Fajitas
- Easy Vegetable Fajitas
- Easy One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta Bake
What to do with leftover Turkey Fajitas?
If you have leftover Turkey Fajitas, I recommend putting everything (turkey and veg mixture, guacamole, salsa, refried beans etc.) in the fridge separately in lidded containers. You can simply rewrap the tortillas in the foil and pop those in the fridge too.
If you have used leftover cooked turkey, then I do not recommend keeping or reheating the leftover turkey/veg mixture, since it is not good food hygiene practice to reheat meat more than once.
However, if you have used fresh turkey, the turkey/veg mixture will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. And it will be totally fine to reheat it too, so long as you adhere to good food hygiene practice for turkey.
To reheat, simply pop the turkey/veg mixture in a saucepan with a pan with a splash of water and heat until the turkey is piping hot all the way through. (Or you can reheat the turkey/veg mixture in the microwave, if you prefer.)
You can reheat the tortillas in exactly the same way as you heated them up in the first place – 10 minutes at 200C (180C fan / gas mark 6 / 400F), wrapped in foil.
Alternatively, you can eat the turkey/veg mixture and tortillas cold as a wrap, with any leftover guacamole, salsa, sour cream etc. It makes for a very delicious packed lunch!
Can you freeze Turkey Fajitas?
That depends on whether you used fresh turkey or leftover cooked turkey.
If you used fresh turkey then yes, you can absolutely freeze the turkey/veg mixture. Place it in a lidded container in the freezer, where it will keep for up to 1 month.
Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat as above.
However, if you used leftover cooked turkey, then no, this recipe is not suitable for freezing.
If you like this recipe…
…you might also like:
- Chicken Tinga Tacos
- Easy Refried Bean Quesadillas
- Leftover Turkey Chilli Con Carne
- Warm Mexican Style Rice Salad with Leftover Turkey
- Turkey, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
- Turkey Pizza
- 19 Easy Mexican Recipes
- 10 Easy Ideas for your Turkey Leftovers
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Easy Turkey Fajitas
Ingredients
Turkey Fajitas
- 12 medium tortillas or 8 large ones (I use Old El Paso)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 600 g turkey breast fillets cut into thin strips (OR leftover cooked turkey - see Note 1)
- 3 peppers sliced thinly (ideally 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green)
- 2 medium onions sliced thinly
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, refried beans etc. to serve
Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes (more if you like things hot!)
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic grated or crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 200C / 180C fan / gas mark 6 / 400F. Wrap the tortillas in foil (see Note 2) and place in the oven when the oven is fully heated up. Remove after 10 minutes, but keep wrapped up.
- Place all the Homemade Fajita Seasoning Ingredients in a small bowl and mix together thoroughly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over a high heat for 1 minute.
- Tip the turkey strips into the pan and stir fry until lightly browned and cooked all the way through – approximately 4-5 minutes. (See Note 1.)
- Remove the turkey strips onto a plate (including all the juices) and place the pan back on the heat.
- Put the sliced peppers into the pan and stir fry for 2 minutes, then add the sliced onions and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the peppers and onions are nicely browned
- Turn the heat down low and add the Homemade Fajita Seasoning to the pan. Stir fry for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked turkey and a couple of tablespoons of the juice to the pan and stir fry for 1 more minute. (See Note 1.)
- Garnish with coriander and serve at the table in the pan.
- Place the warmed tortillas on a plate, still wrapped in the foil, and place on the table.
- Place all the extras (salsa, sour cream, guacamole, refried beans etc.) on the table for everyone to help themselves.
Notes
- If using cooked turkey, leave out steps 4 and 5. Add the cooked turkey – cut into strips or bitesize pieces – as per step 8, but cook for a little longer until the turkey is piping hot all the way through.
- I find the very best way to warm up tortillas is wrapping them in a foil parcel and putting them into a warm oven for 10 minutes. For best results, separate the tortillas before placing in the foil – this stops them sticking to each other. To make the foil parcel, cut off a large piece of foil – it must be about 6cm more than double the circumference of the tortillas. Place the tortillas about 3cm from one end. Fold over the foil so it completely covers the tortillas, with roughly 3cm of overhang. Then fold in the edges of the foil all around the tortillas so the parcel is completely sealed. (See above for pictures.)
- Not suitable for freezing.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
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