These Air Fryer Chicken Tacos are the perfect easy weeknight meal! They only take 20 minutes to make and all you need is 5 simple ingredients to make the taco filling.
I love to cook, but I am all about quick and simple dinners that I can make in a short amount of time. I have a few on my rotation that I find myself coming back to when I need dinner ASAP, and these Chicken Tacos are a favorite!
The taco filling is so easy to make, you just slice up a pepper, onion and chicken breast and toss it all in a little olive oil and taco seasoning. Pop it in your air fryer for 15 minutes, and you have a delicious, healthy taco filling that is packed with flavor!
You can add whatever toppings you like to jazz up these tacos, my go-to is shredded romaine and guacamole. Today I’m sharing my FAVORITE creamy guacamole recipe that has a secret ingredient…. plain greek yogurt! Adding a little scoop adds so much creaminess and even sneaks in a little extra protein.
TOPPING IDEAS FOR CHICKEN TACOS
Here are some of my other favorite toppings for loading up the tacos:
- Salsa
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced avocado
- Refried beans
- Sour cream (or plain greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Cilantro
- Pickled onions
- Hot sauce
THE LIST GOES ON! These chicken tacos are super versatile and you can pretty much add any toppings that you love and it will be delicious.
INGREDIENTS I USED TO MAKE CHICKEN TACOS
- Red bell pepper: You can use any color bell pepper, I just had red on hand and love the pop of color it adds!
- Red onion: I love red onions in tacos because they have a sweeter taste and taste so good when they have a little char.
- Chicken breast: I try to buy organic chicken breast.
- Olive oil: You can also use avocado oil!
- Taco seasoning: You can make your own taco seasoning but when I’m short on time a packet is the way to go. I look for one with natural ingredients, organic if possible! This one is my favorite.
- Taco shells: You can use soft or hard shell, whatever you prefer! Similar to the taco seasoning, I look for shells with simple, natural ingredients. Here are the taco shells I use to make these tacos.
KITCHEN TOOLS I USED
- Knife set: If you want a great quality, affordable knife set look no further! This knife set is made from high-quality stainless steel, and comes with a storage block that looks great on your counter with a built in knife sharpener.
- Air fryer: I love cooking with an air fryer because it is so quick and all you have to do is press a button and it cooks for you! This is my favorite air fryer!
- Metal mixing bowls: I like using the big bowl to toss the chicken and veggies with the olive oil and taco seasoning. They are so easy to clean!
20 Minute Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 hard or soft taco shells
- 2 cups shredded romaine
Guacamole
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp finely diced red onion
- 1 tbsp finely diced cilantro
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the bell pepper, red onion, and chicken into thin strips.
- Add the chicken and veggies to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and toss.
- Sprinkle over taco seasoning and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
- Add to your air fryer basket and air fry at 400F for 15 minutes, shaking halfway.
- To make the guacamole, add the avocado and greek yogurt to a bowl and mash together until smooth. Stir in the red onion, cilantro, lime juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add shredded lettuce to taco shells, then fill with the chicken and veggies. Top with guacamole and any other toppings that you like and enjoy!
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