Once you put the chicken in the air fryer (or on a sheet pan), if the surface looks like there’s not enough seasoning coverage, just sprinkle with a little bit more taco seasoning and oil to evenly coat the surface, or brush on some of the extra flavor paste from the bowl. Not necessary for flavor, but it’ll make it look nice and pretty for ya!
I usually cook mine for 11 minutes at 400 degrees – that seems to be the sweet spot for my air fryer, but each one will vary slightly. You want the chicken to be cooked to an internal temp of 165 degrees. Here’s my go-to meat thermometer that I use almost every time I make chicken to make sure I’m on the mark!
Every taco seasoning is different so you may need to experiment to find the best one for you! Many have a starchy element like cornstarch which helps create that crisped, golden exterior on the chicken. Some are sweeter, spicier, saltier, etc. I use the Siete taco seasoning (mild) almost every time, and it’s mild enough for my girls, and also delicious enough that me and my husband also really love it. It’s the goat for us!