My air fried chicken tacos are a true family favorite! The meat is tender, flavorful, and perfect for taco night. The best part is that it comes together super quickly with the use of the air fryer. Try it out tonight! This recipe works best with my Ají Verde – spicy Peruvian green sauce and Homemade Taco Seasoning!
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Peace, family!
Y’all are going to absolutely love this one. This tender (but also crispy), flavorful chicken is so perfect for chicken tacos! It has a restaurant feel but it’s so super easy to make at home in their air fryer. No crazy cleanup which makes it the ultimate weeknight choice. Step away from the food delivery app, friends! Let’s make these delicious air fryer chicken thighs!
What Ingredients Do I Need?
To make these chicken thighs, you will need the following:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – This is used as the base of my marinade.
- Barbecue Sauce – use your favorite brand; I look for sugar-free options.
- Salt-Free Taco Seasoning – I like to use taco seasoning that does not include salt, that way I can control the sodium content of my recipes. Check out my recipe for homemade taco seasoning.
- Kosher Salt
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs– this is my absolute favorite cut of chicken and the only cut that I’ve tested this recipe with.
- Fresh Lime Juice – for squeezing over the chicken after it cooks.
Here are some suggestions if you’re going to make tacos:
- Ají Verde – Spicy Peruvian Green Sauce – highly recommended! It’s the perfect spicy, tangy, flavorful addition to grilled meats, vegetables, tacos, and seafood!
- Tortilla Shells
- Fresh Cilantro
- Fresh Lime
- Diced Onions
- Salsa
What is the Carb Count for this Recipe?
This chicken contains just 2 grams of carbs per serving, based on 4 servings. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. It can also be Whole30 compliant, depending on the type of barbecue sauce that you use.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs for Chicken Tacos
- Create the marinade: Combine the extra virgin olive oil, barbecue sauce, taco seasoning, and salt in a small dish and whisk until well-combined.
- Let it sit: Add the chicken to a mixing bowl or ziplock bag and cover with the marinade. Allow to sit at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Time to cook: Place the chicken into the air fryer basket. Ensure that the air fryer is not overcrowded; work in batches, if needed. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes at 400° F. Flip the chicken and allow to cook for an additional 7 minutes at 400° F.
- That’s all: When done, place the chicken onto a cutting board and squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken. When the chicken has cooled enough, chop into bite sized pieces with a sharp knife.
Serving Suggestions
Try this chicken out in:
- Tacos
- Salads
- Lunch Bowls
- Wraps
- Sandwiches
Try it out and let me know what you think! When you make it, be sure to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram or Facebook!
Peace,
Adri
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs for Chicken Tacos | Keto, Low-Carb
My air fried chicken tacos are a true family favorite! The meat is tender, flavorful, and perfect for taco night. The best part is that it comes together super quickly with the use of the air fryer. Try it out tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Barbecue Sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Salt-Free Taco Seasoning
- 1.5 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 2.5 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Fresh Lime Juice
For Tacos
- Tortilla Shells
- Cilantro
- Diced Onions
- Ají Verde - *highly recommended*
Instructions
Combine the extra virgin olive oil, barbecue sauce, taco seasoning, and salt in a small dish and whisk until well-combined to create a marinade.
Add the the chicken to a mixing bowl or ziplock bag and cover with the marinade. Allow to sit at least 30 minutes.
Place the chicken into the air fryer basket. Ensure that the air fryer is not overcrowded; work in batches, if needed.
Cook the chicken for 10 minutes at 400° F.
Flip the chicken and allow to cook for an additional 7 minutes at 400° F.
When done, place the chicken onto a cutting board and squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken.
When the chicken has cooled enough, chop into bite sized pieces with a sharp knife.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 502Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 346mgSodium: 861mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 69g
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