Air Fryer Chicken Crispanada
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Air Fryer Chicken Crispanada
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Easy and delicious Air Fryer Cheese Chicken Crispanadas! These Taco Bell copycats have a crisp shell and a creamy cheese chicken filing.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour plain / all purpose
- ½ tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup (250ml) milk
- 1 cup (120g) grated cheese Cheddar or Red Leicester * see note 1
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 6 chicken thighs skinless and boneless
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning or fajita seasoning
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil or as needed
- 1 tbsp lime juice
FOR THE CRISPANADAS
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 egg beaten
- olive oil in a spray bottle, as needed
- 8 small soft flour tortillas (or up to 10)
- 2 tbsp grated cheese (optional)
- pinch sweet paprika (optional)
TO SERVE
- spicy ranch sauce
Instructions
MAKE THE CHEESE SAUCE
- Heat the butter in a large pot. Add the flour, paprika and taco seasoning once the butter is melted and foaming and stir with a wooden spoon to make a paste (a roux).
- Gradually add the milk, stirring to incorporate into the flour. Take the pot off the heat and add the grated cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and set the sauce aside.
PREPARE THE CHICKEN
- Place the chicken thighs in the basket of your air fryer and sprinkle with the salt and seasonings. Toss to combine and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes at 180°C /350°F, turning them over halfway. Sprinkle with the lime juice, rest for five minutes then shred using to forks or slice into thin strips using a sharp knife.
MAKE THE FILLING
- Combine the chicken and cheese sauce. Have a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. This recipe makes a mild-tasting filling that’s more creamy than spicy. You can add extra cayenne pepper if you want to dial up the heat.
PREPARE THE CRISPANADAS
- Combine the flour and water to make a paste. This will act as our “glue” to seal the tortillas.
- Lay a small corn tortilla flat on a plate. Add the cheesy chicken filling to one side of the tortilla (be careful not to overfill). Brush a generous amount of the flour paste around the edge and fold the tortilla over the filling.
- Press down to seal the edge and crimp with a fork. Brush both sides of the crispanada with beaten egg and sprinkle with a little paprika and grated cheese. Continue until you have used all of the filling – you should have enough for 8-10.
AIR FRY AND SERVE!
- Place the crispanadas on the basket of your air fryer, spaced slightly apart so they can crisp up properly. A single basket air fryer will fit two whereas a double basket one can make four.
- Mist with oil and cook at 190°C / 374°F for about 10 minutes, flipping over halfway through. You want the shells to be nicely crispy but keep an eye on them so that don’t brown too much.
- Cool slightly before serving with a side of spicy ranch dip and prepare to be WOWED!
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Notes
- Note 1: Use a combination of cheddar and Red Leicester cheese or just use either one on its own. You can also use a combination of cheddar, mozzarella and pepper jack.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
442kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
754mg
(31%)
Potassium
304mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
766IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 766IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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