Air Fryer Shredded Chicken Recipe
Our air fryer shredded chicken recipe is the base for many delicious chicken meals like quesadillas, taquitos, and buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Pd Chicken Breasts About 2
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ Tsp Kosher Salt
- ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 370 degrees.
- Put the chicken breast in a ziplock bag and place it on a cutting board. Using a meat mallet, lightly pound the meat into an even thickness and set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the ziplock bag and pat dry with a paper towel. Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes.
- Carefully flip the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken has reached 165 degrees.
- Remove the chicken and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is still warm, put it on a cutting board to have enough space.
- Use 2 forks to pull in opposite directions to make smaller pieces. You can also use one to hold the chicken down, and then shred it with the other. Continue until the chicken bits are as small as you want them to be. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store the chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You want to pound the meat before cooking. This will ensure that the meat cooks evenly without the thinner part being overcooked and dry.
- You can use a rolling pin or a heavy skillet if you don't have a meat mallet.
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