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Air Fryer Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken thighs (about 3 chicken thighs); 1/2 tsp of Zest (from 1 lime); 1 tablespoon Avocado oil; 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice (zest before juicing); 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder (or more to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Smoked or sweet paprika; 1 tsp Minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon Coarse kosher salt; Red pepper flakes (optional); 1 large Avocado ripe; 1/2 cups Sour cream; 1 1/2 tbsp Lime juice; 1/4 tsp Kosher salt; Black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup Mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoons Sriracha or other hot sauce (or to taste); 1/2 tablespoon Fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp Minced garlic; Salt and pepper to taste

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Find the best balance of spices in this Air Fryer Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema. Simple, fresh, and completely delicious.

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Prepare yourself for one-of-a-kind Air Fryer Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema. While the list of ingredients for this chicken taco recipe might be lengthy, don’t let that shy you away from this delicious Mexican dish.

After making this recipe, it will be perfect for when someone asks for excellent recommendations for Mexican food.

This is definitely one of our first choice recipes for a family dinner recipe to substitute for going out to Mexican restaurants.

So to keep your Saturday evening spicy, make this delicious, and personal favorite at a reasonable price.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

air fryer chicken tacos

Chicken thighs
Zest

Chicken seasoning:

Avocado oil
Fresh lime juice (zest before juicing)
Chili powder, or more to taste
Smoked or sweet paprika
Minced garlic
Coarse kosher salt
Red pepper flakes, optional

Avocado Crema:

Avocado ripe
Sour cream
Lime juice
Kosher salt
Black pepper to taste

Spicy Garlic Lime Sauce:

Mayonnaise
Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Sriracha or other hot sauce (or to taste)
Fresh lime juice
Minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste

Supplies needed for chicken tacos:

Small mixing bowl
Large mixing bowl
Tongs
Air fryer (Cosori Pro II)

What to serve with spicy chicken tacos?

There are great options for chicken tacos. You can keep it simple by serving it with some air fryer rice, some nacho cheese, and tortilla chips.

Fresh red salsa is also a great option and also works as a great topping for chicken tacos.

Basically, any of the traditional Mexican food will work great.

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Can you cook taco shells in an air fryer?

You definitely can make heat-up taco shells in the air fryer. It might even be a good move to keep the taco shells pliable and roll just the way you want.

Or if you want crispy or hard shells on your menu for dinner, then you can also spray the shells with a little oil and heat them up.

Just roll up a little aluminum foil and put it between the shells to create the shape that you want and pop them in the air fryer at 400 degrees or 200 degrees C for 2-3 minutes.

How to make Air Fryer Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

Step 1: Create the seasoning mix

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Quickly throw the fresh lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, paprika, minced garlic, kosher salt, and a dash of red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl and stir it all together.

Step 2: Season the chicken

air fryer chicken tacos

Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and then coat the chicken with the seasoning mixture until completely covered.

Step 3: Add to the basket

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After the chicken is properly seasoned, add it to the bottom of the air fryer and season it again with a healthy amount of fresh lime zest.

Step 4: Air fry the chicken

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Air fry the chicken for 12 minutes at 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Make sure to flip the chicken half way through the cooking time to ensure the chicken cooks all the way through.

Step 5: Top the spicy tacos

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Remove the chicken and enjoy the tacos with avocado creama, garlic lime seasoning, and desired toppings.

How to make homemade avocado crema and spicy garlic lime sauce:

air fryer chicken tacos

Mix ingredients together in respective bowls. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge until ready to use.

air fryer chicken tacos

If you want, you can always make the sauce up a day ahead.

Dessert to serve after chicken tacos

Dinner is great, but dessert is always a great choice. Here are some of my favorite dessert recipes to whip up quickly in the air fryer:

Final Thoughts

If you are in the mood for Mexican food, this amazingly flavorful Air Fryer Chicken and Avocado Crema is an amazing find.

Not only is it filling, but the whole family will love these creative tacos.

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