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Air Fryer Chicken Tacos Recipe

Your taco night will become a breeze with our easy air fryer chicken tacos recipe. Serve the dish with a salad and fruit juice for a well-rounded, healthy meal.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Mexican
Keyword: air fryer chicken tacos, air fryer chicken tacos recipe, how to make chicken tacos in an air fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 493 kcal

Ingredients (19)

  • 22 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs sliced
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 4 oz romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 oz red cabbage shredded
  • 2 oz corn
  • 1 oz red onion shredded
  • 1 oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a bowl, season 22 oz chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tbsp garlic, 1/2 tsp lime juice, and 1 tsp oregano. Set the bowl aside and marinate the chicken for 5 minutes.

step 1 How to Make Chicken Tacos in an Air Fryer
2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise and 2 tbsp Greek yogurt until well combined. Set the dressing aside.

step 2 How to Make Chicken Tacos in an Air Fryer
3

Place the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 400 ℉ for 15 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer.

step 3 How to Make Chicken Tacos in an Air Fryer
4

Gently fold 8 corn tortillas in half and place in the air fryer basket. Warm them at 350 ℉ for 4 minutes. Remove the tortillas from the air fryer.

step 4 How to Make Chicken Tacos in an Air Fryer
5

Top the tortillas with 4 oz romaine lettuce, 2 oz red cabbage, chicken, 1 oz red onion, 1 oz cheddar cheese, 2 oz corn, mayonnaise-based dressing, and 2 tbsp coriander. Serve immediately.

step 5 How to Make Chicken Tacos in an Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 493 kcal | Fat 23 g | Saturated Fat 5 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 8 g | Cholesterol 164 mg | Sodium 559 mg | Potassium 594 mg | Carbohydrate 34 g | Fiber 4 g | Sugar 3 g | Protein 36 g | Vitamin A 3008 IU | Vitamin C 11 mg | Calcium 111 mg | Iron 3 mg