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Air Fryer Chicken Tacos

Air Fryer Chicken Tacos are cheesy on the inside, ultra crispy on the outside, and so tasty! Serve with avocado-lime dipping sauce and your favorite taco toppings!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: air fryer chicken tacos
Servings: 8 tacos

Ingredients

For the Tacos

  • 8 small (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese , softened
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked and finely shredded chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Avocado-Lime Dipping Sauce (optional):

  • 1 small ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup water (more if needed)

Instructions

  • Warm 8 small corn tortillas slightly to make them more flexible and prevent breaking: heat in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds per side or microwave in a stack with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds or so.
    Heating a corn tortilla in a skillet
  • In a bowl, prepare the filling by mashing 1/4 cup softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese, 1-ounce packet taco seasoning, and 2 cups shredded chicken until well combined and creamy.
    A mixture of chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and taco seasoning in a bowl
  • Assemble the tacos by placing each tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto one side, leaving a small border around the edges, then fold in half to create a pocket. Secure the opening together with a toothpick.
    Cream cheese chicken mixture added to a corn tortilla
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F
  • Brush both sides of the folded tortillas with olive oil.
    A plate with four air fryer chicken tacos
  • Place as many tacos in the air fryer basket that will comfortably fit in a single layer without overlapping, air frying in batches if necessary.
    Three air fryer chicken tacos in an air fryer
  • Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
    Three chicken tacos in the air fryer
  • Meanwhile prepare the avocado-lime dipping sauce while the tacos are cooking. Add 1 small ripe avocado, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 cloves chopped garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 cup water to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed for desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with more cilantro, lime juice, or salt if needed.
    Avocado cilantro sauce in a blender
  • Serve the hot tacos immediately with the prepared dipping sauce, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and sour cream as toppings.
    A plate of air fryer chicken tacos and one being dipped in avocado cilantro sauce

Notes

Oven directions and proper storage included in the article, below.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg