4.8 from 12 votes
Crispy Air Fryer Tacos
Air Fryer Chicken Tacos are delicious and turn out beautifully crisp every time - if you know the prep tricks to achieving consistent, crispy results.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 297 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas (I used La Banderita, ~6 inches diameter)
- 1 large chicken breast, cooked and shredded (or use leftover Rotisserie chicken)
- 3 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded (I shred my own)
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Warm up your tortillas first to make them pliable (you can do this over the open flame of a gas stove or in your microwave).
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to fry in batches (I usually cook four at a time). Spray both sides of each tortilla lightly with cooking spray (only do this with the ones you plan on cooking immediately) and set on a flat pan.
- Add some cheese to half of each tortilla. Follow this with some shredded chicken. Top with a little more cheese and fold the tortilla over the filling.
- If necessary, preheat your air fryer. Add the tacos to the air fryer.
- Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for, 12-14 minutes, flipping the tacos at around the 8-minute mark.
- Remove from the air fryer and let sit for 2 minutes before digging in. Repeat with remaining tacos, if necessary.
- Serve with your favorite salsa or guacamole.
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Notes
- Warm your tortillas first to make them pliable - this is critical to success! My preferred method is to heat them over the open flame on my gas stovetop (plus they get a nice little char). You can also heat them up in the microwave, covered with a damp paper towel. Don't skip this step - it prevents the tortillas from cracking when you fold them into tacos.
Nutrition Information
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
531mg
(22%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
433IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
345mg
(35%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 531mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 433IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 345mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.