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Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
Make crispy, juicy chicken tacos in just 20 minutes with this easy air fryer recipe. Learn how to create a weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 534 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For chicken:
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For salsa:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro
For tacos:
- 6 tortillas
- Your favorite toppings such as cheese, guacamole, and sour cream
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with the taco seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
- Put the thighs in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380 degrees F for 12 minutes, flipping once.
- While the chicken cooks, Halve the cherry tomatoes. Mix them with the minced garlic, cilantro, and lime juice.
- When the chicken is cooked, take it out of the air fryer and use two forks to shred it.
- Add it to tortillas, top it with the salsa, and add any other taco toppings you like.
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Notes
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Keep the chicken thighs in a single layer.
- After cooking, let the chicken rest for about 2-3 minutes before shredding.
- Full-size tomatoes work fine for the salsa; I just prefer cherry tomatoes to minimize the amount of prep needed.
- Chicken breasts work fine, too, but they will need more cooking time unless you dice them first. Plan on 15-18 minutes for breasts.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Keep the chicken thighs in a single layer.
- After cooking, let the chicken rest for about 2-3 minutes before shredding.
- Full-size tomatoes work fine for the salsa; I just prefer cherry tomatoes to minimize the amount of prep needed.
- Chicken breasts work fine, too, but they will need more cooking time unless you dice them first. Plan on 15-18 minutes for breasts.
Nutrition Information
Calories
534kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
1407mg
(59%)
Potassium
524mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
469IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1407mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 524mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 469IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.