Keto Fajitas [Low Carb, Sheet Pan Recipe] (2024)

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On busy nights when spending time in the kitchen feels nearly impossible, sheet pan meals are my go-to! What’s not to love about tossing ingredients together on a pan and letting the oven do all the work while you handle other things? These keto fajitas are easy, healthy, and ready faster than pizza delivery.

Keto Fajitas

When dining out, it’s hard to beat a plate of sizzling fajitas at your local Mexican restaurant. They’re the best! And the fact that everyone stops and stares as the steaming plate is delivered to your table leads me to believe that they’re not just my favorite, they’re everyone’s favorite. Pro tip: if you pass on the tortillas, rice, and beans that accompany the dish, they are also low enough in carbs that you can safely include them in your keto diet. The even better news is that you don’t have to eat out to enjoy keto fajitas. You can easily make them in the comfort of your own home with this recipe from my book Keto: A Woman’s Guide and Cookbook.

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Now onwards! To the keto fajitas!

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How to Make Keto Fajitas

If you’re getting fajitas at a restaurant, they will usually grill the meats while keeping the cast iron plate hot, then put the food on top, drizzle with a sauce, and immediately rush your plate out for The Sizzle Factor.

You can recreate the sizzle at home the same way. I’m all about quick, easy, “ain’t nobody got time for that” meals, so we are using a sheet pan in the oven instead. Way less effort but ultimately, still delicious and keto-friendly.

Preheat your oven and get a large sheet pan ready. You’ll toss your keto fajita ingredients on the pan, bake for a bit, then broil, and enjoy! An incredibly easy, satisfying keto meal that makes a perfect weeknight dinner.

Can I have fajitas on keto?

You betcha! Fajita ingredients tend to be low in carbs, naturally supporting ketosis. Common proteins used include chicken, shrimp, and thinly sliced skirt steak which all receive a big thumbs up for keto. The cooking oils are also low carb.

While the veggies do have some carbs, they generally tend to be non-starchy, low sugar veggies that can be included in ketogenic diets as well. If you’re confused about vegetables and carbs on keto, be sure to check out our Low Carb Vegetable List.

It will be tough to track your exact macros at a restaurant (if you’re into that kind of thing), but this is “it’ll be fine” territory when eating out. If you’re making keto fajitas at home, then you’re in luck and know exactly what and how much you’re eating. And if you follow this recipe, the nutrition info is already calculated for you.

Low Carb Veggies to Use

  • Bell Peppers
  • Onions
  • Cilantro

In true fajita fashion, I stuck with bell peppers, onions, and cilantro for this recipe. But feel free to get creative and try other low carb vegetables for your keto fajitas. Mushrooms, green beans, cauliflower, or even brussels sprouts would work well with this quick-cooking preparation. When you’re cooking on a sheet pan, it’s easy to mix and match ingredients. You can make different variations or completely new meal combinations. You’re the boss, babe!

The Keto Fajitas Recipe

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Easy Sheet Pan Fajitas

On busy nights when spending time in the kitchen feels nearly impossible, sheet pan meals are my go-to! What’s not to love about tossing ingredients together on a pan and letting the oven do all the work while you handle other things? These fajitas are easy, healthy, and ready faster than pizza delivery.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meal Prep, One pot meal

Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword: easy, fajitas, sheet pan

Special Diet: Keto, Low Carb

Servings: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Net Carbs: 2.9g

Author: Tasha

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs flank or skirt steak
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup cilantro minced
  • 2 bell pepper sliced
  • ¼ medium onion thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp lime zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C or gas mark 7) and set aside a large sheet pan.

  • Cut against the grain of the steak to make ¼ inch (6 mm)–thick strips of meat. Place in a large zipper-lock bag. Add avocado oil, lime juice, cilantro, bell peppers, and onion to the bag and marinate at room temperature for approximately 5 minutes.

  • Using tongs, remove ingredients from the bag and spread across sheet pan in a single layer. Discard marinade and bag.

  • Place sheet pan in the oven to cook for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully toss ingredients on the sheet pan using tongs.

  • Set oven to broil on high heat. Place sheet pan back into the oven and broil for an additional 5 minutes.

  • Combine salt, chili powder, and lime zest. Remove fajitas from oven and sprinkle salt mixture evenly over the top to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

The fajitas can be enjoyed alone or served with lettuce leaf “tortillas.”

Nutrition information is based on a single serving and is provided as a convenience for Ketogasm readers. Data may vary based on brand and recipe variation.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy Sheet Pan Fajitas

Serving Size

1 cup

Amount per Serving

Calories

343

% Daily Value*

Fat

16

g

25

%

Carbohydrates

4.2

g

1

%

Fiber

1.3

g

5

%

Protein

45.8

g

92

%

Net Carbs

2.9

g

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Hi, I'm Tasha–nutritionist, recipe developer, and multi-published cookbook author.

Keto Fajitas [Low Carb, Sheet Pan Recipe] (2024)

FAQs

Are fajitas keto friendly? ›

Fajitas, like several other Mexican dishes, make an ideal keto meal as long as you skip the tortillas. Choose a simple meat entree. Choosing a high fat, high protein meat dish as your main course means you may not have to make many special requests to keep your meal keto-friendly.

How many carbs are in homemade fajitas? ›

Popular Types of Fajitas
Net Carbs(g)Total Carbs(g)
Chicken Fajita with Vegetables36.1241.52
Beef Fajita with Vegetables30.1533.05
Chicken Fajita with Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato on Pita Bread25.8328.13
Beef Fajita with Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato on Pita Bread25.8328.13
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How many calories are in chicken fajitas no tortilla? ›

Calories in Chicken Fajitas (no tortilla)
Calories499.0
Total Fat32.8 g
Saturated Fat20.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
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How to eat fajitas without tortillas? ›

Wondering how you're going to eat fajitas without tortillas? It's easy. We're going to plate these fajitas on a bed of fresh arugula. The peppery green compliments the spice from the fajita perfectly.

Are there any tortillas that are keto friendly? ›

The Maria and Ricardo's Almond Flour Keto tortillas provide 6.5 grams carbs or 4 net carbs per tortilla. Flavors include Flax & Seeds, Sea Salt and the 'Everything Seasoning' tortilla.

Is fajita high in carbs? ›

Even a seemingly healthful order of grilled chicken fajitas with the standard accompaniments can top 1,500 calories, 150 grams of carbs and 1,600 mg sodium.

How many carbs are in steak fajitas without tortillas? ›

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Steak Fajita without Tortillas, Single (1 order) contains 89g total carbs, 66g net carbs, 47g fat, 66g protein, and 980 calories.

How many carbs are in fajita seasoning mix? ›

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per ServingAs Packaged
Sodium 290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars <1g
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Why are fajitas so high in calories? ›

Fajita Nutrition Guide,, Fajitas are a famous Mexican dish made with marinated barbecued meat, sauteed green peppers and onions and finished off with salsa, guacamole, harsh cream and destroyed cheddar, all moved up in a flour tortilla. Be that as it may, chicken fajitas calories can be high.

Do chicken fajitas have carbs? ›

Chicken Fajita With Vegetables (1 tortilla) contains 41.2g total carbs, 35.9g net carbs, 12.1g fat, 19.7g protein, and 352 calories.

How many carbs in a Fajita size tortilla? ›

Signature Kitchens Flour Tortillas Fajita Size (1 tortilla) contains 18g total carbs, 16g net carbs, 3g fat, 3g protein, and 110 calories.

Are fajitas high in carbs? ›

Even a seemingly healthful order of grilled chicken fajitas with the standard accompaniments can top 1,500 calories, 150 grams of carbs and 1,600 mg sodium.

What Mexican dishes are keto friendly? ›

This can be tacos, fajitas, carne asada, etc. Then, ask for your meal without the tortilla/shell, beans and rice. Instead, ask them to add extra lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo or salsa and sour cream. These toppings can be a delicious low-carb alternative (and are typically free or very inexpensive).

Does fajita meat have carbs? ›

4 oz of beef fajita contains 184 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 2% carbs, 59% fat, and 39% protein. This is a good source of protein (32% of your Daily Value).

How many net carbs are in fajitas? ›

Chicken Fajita With Vegetables (1 tortilla) contains 41.2g total carbs, 35.9g net carbs, 12.1g fat, 19.7g protein, and 352 calories.

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