Air fryer Chicken Tacos
This is an easy and tasty chicken tacos recipes that is made with air fried chicken and veggies along with air fried tortillas. Perfect for a healthy meal.
Servings 6
Calories 205kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup chicken cubes breast or thighs
- 1 pack Taco seasoning
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1 green pepper sliced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ cup shredded cheese blend
- 6 corn tortillas 6 inches
- Avocado slices, chopped tomatoes, salsa, grated cheese, guacamole, lemon slices optiomal
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Then cut in cubes. In a bowl, add Taco seasoning mix from Trader Joe’s along with olive oil. Rub this mixture all over the chicken so it is evenly coated.
- I have also air fried sliced onion and green pepper strips also tossed in the same seasoning along with chicken cubes. You can do the same or just air fry the chicken cubes and use sliced veggies later.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360F or 180C for about 3 minutes. Place the chicken (with veggies) in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cooking time will depend on size of chicken cubes. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165F and be nicely cooked through. The veggies also turn crispy.
- Remove the chicken and green peppers and onions and keep aside. Slice or shred the chicken.
- Fill warm tortillas with the chicken, roasted onion and peppers, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese blend in one half of the tortilla. Fold them over to form tacos.
- I then pop them in the air fryer for a couple of minutes at 180C or 360F to toast them lightly and also melt the cheese.
- Your air fryer chicken tacos are ready to serve. Enjoy. Easy to assemble for a quick, healthy meal. Serve with guacamole or dip of choice.
Notes
1. You can air fry the veggies along with chicken if you like them crispy and roasted else skip that.
2. If using chicken thighs, you may need an extra 2 to 3 minutes depending on size.
3. For extra flavor, toss the cooked chicken with a spoonful of salsa or a drizzle of sauce before serving.
4. Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer or on the stovetop.
5. For more creamy filling, you can add shredded chicken to soft cream cheese before filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg