Air Fryer Chicken Tacos

Crispy, crunchy air fryer tacos perfect for taco night.

⏱️ 40 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 30 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 2 views
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Air Fryer Chicken Tacos Foto: I Am a Food Blog — Stephanie

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chile powder (chimayo chile powder preferred, optional)
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (see notes for other meats)
  • 12 4 " corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican cheese preferred, optional)
  • 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 medium onion (diced)
  • guacamole (optional)
  • avocados (diced, optional)
  • salsa (optional)
  • hot sauce (optional)
  • limes (cut into wedges)

Steps

  1. In a large dish, bowl, or a ziplock bag, whisk together the orange juice, garlic, oil, vinegar, chile powder, coriander, paprika, oregano, cumin, pepper, and salt. Add the chicken thighs and marinate covered in the fridge for 2 hours. Do not marinate for more than 4 hours otherwise the chicken will start to break down.

  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, lightly brush the basket with oil, and place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 360°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  3. Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and chop or shred. If the chicken is slightly underdone, don’t worry, it’s getting cooked again (see notes).

  4. If needed, warm your tortilla shells in the microwave to make them pliable. Rub both sides with oil (or spray with cooking spray), lay flat and top half of the tortilla evenly with chicken and a layer of cheese (if desired). Gently fold the tortilla in half, and place in the air fryer basket, flat.

  5. Air fry on 400°F for 6-7 minutes, flipping once, or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted. Repeat as needed. The tortillas will continue to crisp up as they cool. Let rest on a rack while you are prepping your remaining tacos.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories64632% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 2.300
Per Serving Rp 575/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 4.600 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountUnit PriceSubtotal
orange juice 0.5 cup - -
garlic 3 cloves - -
neutral oil 1 tbsp - -
white vinegar 1 tbsp - -
chile powder 1 tbsp Rp 8.000/100g Rp 1.200
ground coriander 2 tsp - -
smoked paprika 2 tsp Rp 40.000/kg Rp 400
dried oregano 2 tsp - -
ground cumin 2 tsp Rp 70.000/kg Rp 700
black pepper 1 tsp - -
kosher salt 1 tsp - -
boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 lbs - -
" corn tortillas 12 - -
shredded cheese 2 cups - -
fresh cilantro 0.25 bunch - -
onion 0.25 medium - -
guacamole - - -
avocados - - -
salsa - - -
hot sauce - - -
limes - - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

Source: I Am a Food Blog by Stephanie

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