Zesty Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
This recipe for Zesty Air Fryer Chicken Tacos combines the ease of air frying with classic Mexican flavor. A crispy, healthier taco awaits.
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: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 42gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 570mgPotassium: 1392mgFiber: 13gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2432IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 8mg
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