Abstract: Recently, atmospheric-pressure low-temperature plasma technology has attracted extensive attention in sustainable nitrogen fixation due to its mild, environmentally friendly and economic characteristics. We summarize the state-of-the-art of oxidation and reduction processes of nitrogen fixation enabled by the plasma activation, especially in terms of their different reaction pathways, and analyze and effects of different catalysts, plasma reactors and other discharge conditions on the nitrogen fixation performances. Based on the current research status, challenges of the plasma-enabled nitrogen fixation technology are outlined, including more insights into the nitrogen fixation mechanism and how to enhance the energy yields for nitrogen conversion and industrialization feasibility. Finally, future developments in atmospheric pressure low-temperature plasma nitrogen fixation technology are proposed.