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Air Fryer Chicken Tacos with Apple Slaw

PREP TIME 15 minutes
COOK TIME 12 minutes
TOTAL TIME 27 minutes
servings4 servings
Air-fried frozen chicken tenders and a crisp, tangy apple slaw instead of regular coleslaw
Crispy chicken taco in a corn tortilla with apple slaw and avocado

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Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 9 oz (225g) frozen breaded (crumbed) chicken strips (store-bought, about 6 pieces)

For the apple slaw

  • 2 cups (130 g) shredded cabbage (red or white)
  • 7 oz (200g) apple (from about 2 large apples, cored and cut thin, like matchsticks)
  • ¼ small red or white onion, thinly sliced (about 0.9 oz / 25 g, or loosely ¼ cup)
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) lemon or lime juice (for the slaw)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon or lime juice (to toss apple while prepping)
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 g) mayonnaise or sour cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For serving

  • 4 small flour or corn tortillas (store-bought or homemade - see note 1)

Optional

  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 4 lemon or lime wedges
Instructions

Chicken

  • Air fry chicken strips according to package instructions (usually at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Chicken is ready when golden, crisp, and white inside (no pink) Let rest a few minutes, then slice into strips.

Apple slaw

  • As you slice the apple, toss them with ½ teaspoon lemon or lime juice in a small bowl to prevent browning.
  • In a large bowl, add the cabbage, onion, sliced apple, 1 Tablespoon lemon or lime juice, and mayo or sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Mix gently until just coated.

Warm the tortillas

  • Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side, or warm in the air fryer for a few seconds.

Assemble the tacos

  • Layer sliced chicken into each tortilla. Top with a generous spoonful of apple slaw. Add sliced avocado and fresh herbs if you like. Serve with lemon or lime wedges.

Nutrition

  • Nutrition information is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
  • It may vary depending on the brand of chicken strips and tortillas you use.
    For the most accurate results, check your packaging or use a nutrition calculator with your exact ingredients.
Recipe Notes
  1. Use my soft flour or crunchy corn tortilla recipe, or just grab a pack of store-bought, soft or crunchy
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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