Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
Air fryer chicken tacos are juicy, flavorful and quick & easy to make! Tortillas stuffed with tender chicken, cheese and your favorite toppings make these the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw chicken breasts or thighs **See Notes for Rotisserie option
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- tortillas of choice. I used white corn tortillas
For the taco seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- *1 ½ packets of taco seasoning may be used instead but in our opinion doesn't taste quite as good*
Topping of choice:
- shredded cheese
- shredded lettuce
- tomatoes
- sour cream
- guacamole
- cilantro
- lime wedges
- avocado or vegetable oil for brushing air fryer basket
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1 inch chunks and place in a bowl. Pour lime juice on chicken and stir to combine. Combine taco seasoning ingredients in a small bowl then pour on chicken and stir to combine. Allow to marinate 2-24 hours.
- Preheat air fryer to 375* F.
- Lightly brush avocado or vegetable oil on the air fryer basket. Spread marinaded chicken across the bottom of the basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 6 minutes then flip and stir the chicken. Cook an additional 6 minutes then check for doneness. The internal temperature should reach 165*F. Check the thickest pieces for doneness. Cook until done, checking every 1 minute so it doesn't overcook and get tough.
2 options for serving:
- 1- Assemble like a normal taco! Place chicken, cheese and desired toppings then fold the tortilla around the filling and eat!
- 2- Air fry the entire taco-
- Turn air fryer up to 400*F. Place chicken and cheese on one side of the tortilla and air fry for 30 seconds.
- Fold the tortilla with the chicken and cheese inside on the top side. Their weight will hold down the taco and keep it where it should be. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 90 seconds. See photos above for a great visual.
- Remove from air fryer and peel apart the taco and put toppings on. Serve immediately. This was our favorite way to eat them. They are crunchy and melty and and flavorful and just absolutely delicious!
Notes
**Rotisserie- these can be made with a rotisserie chicken. Shred the chicken then mix with lime juice and taco seasoning and allow to sit for 2 or more hours. Warm in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes then assemble as directed above.
Ingredients and chicken can be stored separately for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Assemble as directed above.
Make sure to coat your air fryer basket in cooking oil so that the meat doesn't stick.
Marinading can take awhile- for the very best flavor make sure you chicken marinades for 2-24 hours.
Make these personal to you and your tacos preferences!
Nutrition
Serving: 2street tacosCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 38gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 673mgPotassium: 739mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 474IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 2mg
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