Description
These crispy mini baked chicken tacos are a quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight meal made in the air fryer. Using simple ingredients like rotisserie chicken and corn tortillas, they offer a restaurant-quality crunch without the heavy guilt of deep frying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (or 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 12–16 small corn tortillas (4-to-5 inch size)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1–2 tablespoons taco seasoning (low-sodium store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges, sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- If using raw chicken, season with salt, pepper, and half the taco seasoning. Cook in air fryer at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until done. Let rest for 5 minutes, then shred. If using rotisserie chicken, shred it and toss with the remaining taco seasoning.
- Lay out mini tortillas on a clean surface. Lightly brush or spray each side with oil and sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt.
- Place a small spoonful of seasoned chicken onto the center of each tortilla. Add a tiny sprinkle of cheese on top. Avoid overfilling.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Place tacos in the basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, checking at 5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from air fryer and let cool for 1-2 minutes to allow cheese to set. Serve immediately with lime wedges and desired toppings.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure proper air circulation and crispiness. Always preheat the air fryer for at least 3 minutes. If tacos get too dark on the bottom, flip them halfway through. Corn tortillas hold up better than flour tortillas for this method. For oven baking, preheat to 400°F and bake on a wire rack for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 mini tacos per s
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
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