📍 Where this dish comes from: Yucatán · Chichén Itzá
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken sub: shredded turkey or pork carnitas
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo minced; sub: chipotle powder + 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup diced tomato sub: 2 Tbsp sugar-free salsa
- 1 large egg sub: 2 Tbsp flax “egg”
- 1/4 cup almond flour sub: crushed pork rinds or 2 Tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped; sub: green onion or parsley
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin sub: smoked coriander
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder sub: 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano sub: Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper 1/4 tsp each
- Cooking spray as needed sub: melted butter or avocado oil brush
Instructions
- Mix: In a bowl, combine chicken, minced chipotle + adobo sauce, tomato, egg, almond flour, cilantro, cumin, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Form: With damp hands, press mixture into 1½-inch patties (about 12). Chill 10 min to help them set.
- Air Fry: Lightly coat air-fryer basket with spray. Arrange patties in a single layer. Air-fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8 min, flip, then fry 5–6 min more until deep golden and 165°F internal.
- Serve: Plate with lime wedges and chipotle-lime mayo or guac for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g
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About This Dish
Meet your new favorite keto snack! Succulent shredded chicken is swirled with smoky chipotle-adobo sauce, fresh tomato, and Mexican spices, then shaped into bite-size patties and crisped in the air fryer until sizzling and golden.
Health Benefits
- Almond flour replaces breadcrumbs, keeping these bites low-carb.
- Shredded chicken provides lean protein without added carbs.
Pairs Well With
- Taco Jar Salad
- Air-Fried Avocado Fries