Once you place the chicken in the air fryer (or on a baking sheet), if there doesn’t seem to be enough seasoning coverage on the surface, simply sprinkle with a little more taco seasoning and oil to evenly coat the surface, or Brush on some of the extra flavor paste from the bowl. It’s not necessary for flavor, but it will make it look nice and pretty for you!
I usually cook mine for 11 minutes at 400 degrees; that seems to be the sweet spot for my air fryer, but each one will vary slightly. You want the chicken to be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Here’s my meat thermometer that I use almost every time I make chicken to make sure I’m on the mark!
Every taco seasoning is different, so you may have to experiment to find the best one for you! Many have a starchy element like cornstarch, which helps create that golden, crispy exterior on the chicken. Some are sweeter, spicier, saltier, etc. I use Siete (mild) taco seasoning almost always, and it’s mild enough for my daughters, and also delicious enough that my husband and I love it. It’s the goat for us!
