Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
Easy to make with seasoned chicken and flour tortillas, these crispy air fryer chicken tacos are quick and delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, they're a go to meal when you need something fast but also tasty.
No stove required! That's why we love these simple chicken tacos. Everything is made in the air fryer for easy cleanup.
Change up your taco routine and try these crispy air fryer chicken tacos. The chicken is seasoned and cooked in the air fryer for a quick and easy dinner.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients & Notes
- Chicken - Chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
- Spices/Seasonings - We use a mix of different spices for the homemade taco seasoning, but you can purchase your favorite store bought brand.
- Tortillas - To make the tacos we use flour tortillas.
- Toppings - Enjoy your favorite taco toppings on these chicken tacos in the air fryer. The options are endless but our favorites are lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, and salsa.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
See below for a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
In a bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, and spices, mixing until the chicken is evenly coated.
Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove chicken and spoon into the center of each flour tortilla. Fold the tortillas in half over the filling.
Lightly spray or brush the outside of each taco with oil.
Return stuffed tacos to the air fryer in batches and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden and lightly crisp.
Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 8 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, and spices, mixing until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and spoon into the center of each flour tortilla. Fold the tortillas in half over the filling.
- Lightly spray or brush the outside of each taco with oil.
- Return stuffed tacos to the air fryer in batches and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden and lightly crisp.
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, dicedtomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, avocado, lime wedges
