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Air-Fried Chicken Tinga Bites

Meet your new favorite keto snack!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
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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