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Air Fryer Shredded Chicken

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This air fryer shredded chicken takes about 25 minutes from start to finish to make. With just 3 ingredients, you can transform boneless chicken breast into shredded chicken for tacos, burritos, salads, sandwiches, soups or just to eat on its own as a delicious protein packed snack!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, British
Calories 517 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast substitute with boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Remove any unwanted fat from the chicken breast (wash if you desired) and pat it dry with kitchen paper towels.
  • Brush the olive oil on the chicken breast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper or any desired seasonings.
  • Place chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, making sure to not overcrowd them or overlap them.
  • Set the timer for 16 minutes at 400°F/200C, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking time. Or until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C when checked with a meat thermometer.
  • Remove the chicken breast from the air fryer and rest for about 5 minutes for the juice to redistribute back into the chicken.
  • Shred the chicken breast using 2 forks, a food processor, or a meat chopper. Use as desired and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcalProtein: 96gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 290mgSodium: 526mgPotassium: 1678mgVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg
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