Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tacos

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    16 mins

  • Total Time

    31 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    552 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tacos

Shredded chicken tacos in the air fryer are flavorful and a breeze to make. These delicious air fryer chicken tacos make for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

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Seasoning for Chicken

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper if desired

Shredded Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless and trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Pico de gallo

  • 1 tomato cored and chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño diced, optional
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice from fresh lime

Taco ingredients

  • 6 large flour tortilla or corn tortilla
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  1. Pull out and measure all of the ingredients.
  2. In a bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cayenne.
  3. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub chicken with oil, and sprinkle spice mixture evenly. Put chicken in air-fryer basket and place basket in air fryer and set temperature to 400 degrees.
  4. Cook until chicken temperature reaches 175 degrees; 12 to 16 minutes, flipping and rotating chicken halfway through cooking.
  5. Meanwhile, combine tomato, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside until ready to serve.
  6. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let cool slightly. Using 2 shredding claws or 2 forks, shred chicken into bite-size pieces.
  7. Serve chicken on warm tortillas, topped with salsa, lettuce, and cheddar.

Notes

  • Choose thigh meat. While you can swap it out for chicken breast, the thigh meat actually stays moister when cooked in the air fryer.
  • Make ahead. This recipe is the best way to make shredded chicken for tacos. It stores easily in the freezer and reheats well.
  • Flip the chicken. Don't forget to flip them over halfway through cooking so they cook evenly on both sides.
  • Nutritional information is calculated based on using chicken thighs and toppings listed.  If you are using chicken breasts or different toppings your nutritional information will be different. 
  • Check out What to Serve With Chicken Marsala to take this dish to the next level. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving Calories 552kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 740mg (31%) Potassium 508mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1100IU (22%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 287mg (29%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 552 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 552kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 740mg 31%
Potassium 508mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1100IU 22%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 287mg 29%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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