Crunchy Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
Our Crunchy Air Fryer Chicken Tacos offer a healthier, but no less tasty, alternative to the classic recipe. Enjoy perfectly seasoned chicken in a crispy shell - all quickly and easily cooked in your air fryer.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine South African
Servings 4 servings
Calories 647 kcal
1 ½ cup breadcrumbs 35 gram smokey chipotle seasoning 2 tsp grated lime rind 2 eggs ⅓ cup plain flour 500 gram chicken tenderloins 2 corn cobs husks, silk removed, halved olive oil spray 8 taco shells 80 gram mixed salad leaves Greek yogurt to serve 2 tomatoes diced 1 avocado diced ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves 1 tbsp lime juice to serve Making the salsa - combine tomato, avocado, coriander, and lime juice in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
In the meantime combine breadcrumbs, seasoning, and lime rind in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Whisk eggs in a separate shallow bowl, and place the flour in another bowl.
Toss the chicken in the flour, then dip in eggs.
Toss in breadcrumbs mixture to coat evenly, and place on a plate.
Spray chicken and corn with oil.
Place the chicken and corn on air fryer racks.
Cook in the air fryer for 180°C (356°F) for 12 minutes, and remove the corn.
Cook the chicken for a further 8 minutes or until golden browns and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Place taco shells, upside-down on an air fryer rack, and cook at 180°C (356°F) for 1 minute or until heated.
Divide salad leaves among taco shells, and top with chicken, yogurt, and salsa.
Serve with corn and lime cheeks.
Calories: 647 kcal Carbohydrates: 75 g Protein: 42 g Fat: 21 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g Trans Fat: 0.1 g Cholesterol: 162 mg Sodium: 570 mg Potassium: 1392 mg Fiber: 13 g Sugar: 9 g Vitamin A: 2432 IU Vitamin C: 34 mg Calcium: 289 mg Iron: 8 mg
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