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Street corn fried chicken tacos

Street Corn Fried Chicken Tacos

Street Corn Fried Chicken Tacos feature crispy air-fried chicken tenderloins paired with creamy street corn, wrapped in warm tortillas, and served with cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 1601 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

For the chicken:

  • 4 chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pickle juice
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (7 g) paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon (4 g) garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons (12 g) salt

For the street corn topping:

  • 10 ounce (284 g) can corn drained
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 lime juiced and zested
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) chili powder mild to hot
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt

For the tacos:

  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup (38 g) Cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup (4 g) cilantro minced
  • 1 lime cut into 8 wedges

Instructions
 

  • Combine the buttermilk, pickle juice, and egg in a bowl. Submerge the chicken in the marinade and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
  • Combine flour, cornstarch and seasonings in a shallow bowl.
  • Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • While waiting, make the corn salad. Combine the corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, green onions, jalapeno, chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Preheat the air fryer at 400ºF (200ºC) for 5 minutes.
  • Spray the basket well with cooking oil. Transfer the chicken pieces to the air fryer basket, not touching if possible. Spritz the chicken pieces with oil so that there isn’t any dry spots.
  • Air fry at 400ºF (200ºC) for 8 minutes. Carefully turn the chicken pieces over so that you don’t know the coating off, spritz with more oil, and cook for another 5-7 minutes. The amount of time it takes will vary based on your air fryer and the size of the chicken pieces.
  • Heat the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until pliable, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Assemble tacos with a fried chicken tender, street corn salad, cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • If your chicken tenders are large you can cut them in half lengthwise.
  • Ensure each chicken tenderloin is evenly coated with the flour mixture to achieve a crispy exterior.
  • Preheat the air fryer before adding the chicken to ensure even cooking and a crispier texture.
  • Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow air to circulate around the chicken for the best crispiness.
  • Make extra batches of the fried chicken to enjoy leftovers or freeze for future meals.
  • You can also use 2 ears of fresh corn on the cob in place of the can of corn.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 1601kcalCarbohydrates: 256gProtein: 46gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 4714mgPotassium: 867mgFiber: 8gSugar: 127gVitamin A: 920IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 397mgIron: 9mg
Keyword Chicken, Corn, Taco
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