Easy And Delicious Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy And Delicious Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
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Take your taco game to the next level with these easy and delicious air fryer chicken tacos. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these tacos are a perfect weeknight meal option for busy families.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 600 g (21oz) chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or Sukrin Gold
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- ½ tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mild chili powder (or use cayenne pepper if you prefer a bit of spice)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 red onion , finely diced
- 1 red pepper , finely sliced
- 1 green or yellow pepper , finely sliced
- 250 g (1 cup) red salsa , we used mild
- small bunch fresh coriander , (cilantro) chopped
- lime juice , to taste
TO SERVE
- flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, if preferred)
- avocados , or guacamole
- sour cream
- hot sauce
- cheese
PICO DE GALLO
- 4 small tomatoes , de-seeded and finely chopped
- 1 small green chili , finely chopped
- 1 small red onion , finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove , minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
- Pinch ancho chili powder
Instructions
- Drizzle half of the olive oil into the air fryer basket, and add the chicken thighs.
- Add the spices and seasoning and mix well to make sure each piece of chicken is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Add the red onion followed by the red and yellow peppers. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and stir in the salsa. Spread everything into a single layer so that the chicken can cook evenly.
- Air fry on 180°C (360°F) for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time. Check the internal temperature of the chicken using a meat thermometer to make sure it’s ready - it should register 75°C (167°F).
- Shred the chicken using two forks then air fry for another five minutes if you like crispy chicken taco meat. Drizzle with lime juice and stir in the coriander.
- Clean the air fryer basket if you have cooked directly in it. Place the tortillas in the air fryer basket and air fry for around one minute on 180°C (360°F). Cooking time will vary here depending on your air fryer, you want to leave them in just long enough to soften them.
- Remove the warm tortillas from the air fryer and fold each one in half, draping them over a toast rack, so they retain the taco shell shape.
- Prepare the pico de gallo by mixing everything together in a bowl and season with salt and the chili powder.
- Fill each of the tacos with the shredded chicken, as well as your favorite taco toppings, such as chopped coriander, pico de gallo on, avocado and grated cheddar cheese. Top with sour cream, hot sauce and maybe a squirt of lime juice.
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Notes
- If there is any leftover chicken mixture, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days and reheated before serving. We recommend making the taco shells fresh for each batch.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
755mg
(31%)
Potassium
691mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2383IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
59mg
(66%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 691mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2383IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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