Ranch Chicken Street Style Tacos
These Ranch Chicken Street Style Tacos are loaded with air-fried chicken, creamy ranch slaw, sautéed corn and peppers, fresh avocado, and a spicy paprika ranch drizzle. Easy to make and full of bold, fresh flavor—perfect for any taco night!
Ingredients
For the Air Fried Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 –2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Ranch Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sautéed Corn & Peppers:
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Spicy Paprika Ranch:
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne or hot sauce optional
For Assembly:
- 8 small tortillas corn or flour
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Air Fry the Chicken
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss chicken with olive oil and seasonings
- Air fry 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest, then slice thinly.
Make the Ranch Slaw
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, ranch dressing, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Set aside.
Sauté the Corn & Peppers
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add corn and red bell pepper.
- Cook 4–5 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Mix Spicy Paprika Ranch
- Stir together ranch dressing, smoked paprika, and cayenne or hot sauce.
- Adjust heat level to taste.
Warm the Tortillas
- Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
- Assemble Tacos:
- Spread ranch slaw on each tortilla.
- Top with sliced air-fried chicken, sautéed corn and peppers, red onion, and avocado.
- Drizzle with spicy paprika ranch.
- Serve with lime wedges.