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Mexican shredded chicken on a cutting board with forks and a spent lime.
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Air Fryer Mexican Shredded Chicken

This Air Fryer Mexican Shredded Chicken is made with a short list of ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes! It’s an easy, flavorful choice for tacos, burritos, salads, and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 206kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs edges trimmed of fat
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil like avocado oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning Mix
  • ½ lime

Optional for Serving Tacos

  • Small flour tortillas lightly toasted in a dry skillet
  • Iceberg lettuce shredded
  • Tomato diced
  • Red onion diced
  • Avocado sliced
  • Sour cream
  • Hot sauce or salsa

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a large bowl. Add the oil and taco seasoning and toss until well coated.
  • Transfer the seasoned chicken to the air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees F for 14 to 16 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 175 degrees F and is tender enough to shred.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces using 2 forks. Squeeze the juice of ½ lime over the shredded chicken and toss again.
  • Serve on toasted tortillas with your favorite toppings or as the protein for a variety of different Mexican-inspired recipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg