Description
This Spicy Air Fryer Jackfruit Chicken is a flavorful, plant-based alternative to traditional chicken dishes. With its spicy kick and tender texture, it makes an excellent filling for tacos, sandwiches, or salads.
Ingredients
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20 oz young green jackfruit packed in water or brine
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1–2 tbsp hot sauce to taste
1 tsp maple syrup or agave optional
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the jackfruit, then cut off the core and remove any seeds.
- Shred the jackfruit with your hands or a fork into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, and maple syrup or agave.
- Add the shredded jackfruit to the bowl and toss until well coated with the spice mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the seasoned jackfruit in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and heated through.
- Serve hot, and enjoy in tacos, sandwiches, or as a salad topping.
Notes
Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your spice preference. The optional maple syrup or agave can help balance the heat.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Spicy Air Fryer Jackfruit Chicken, Jackfruit recipe, Vegan chicken, Air fryer recipes, Plant-based cooking