Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Taco Bites combine juicy ground chicken with crunchy crushed tortilla chips, melted cheese, and fresh tomatoes for a bite‑size taco snack that’s quick, low‑fat, and perfect for parties. The air fryer creates a golden crust without deep‑frying, keeping calories in check while delivering bold Mexican flavors. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or a cool yogurt dip for a crowd‑pleasing appetizer that looks great on any snack board. Add a squeeze of lime for zing and a pop of color
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- In a bowl combine ground chicken, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onion, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix gently.
- Form mixture into bite‑size balls.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket and arrange balls in a single layer.
- Cook 10‑12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
- Serve warm with salsa or dip.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- add a teaspoon of oil to the mixture before shaping. Freeze uncooked balls on a tray for make‑ahead convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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