Description
Crispy and flavorful tacos made with tender carnitas cooked in an air fryer. Quick, easy, and packed with authentic taste.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix pork chunks with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place pork in the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Add orange juice and lime juice to the basket. Cook for another 10 minutes until crispy.
- Shred pork with forks.
- Warm tortillas in the air fryer for 1 minute.
- Fill tortillas with carnitas, then top with onion, cilantro, cotija cheese, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- Use fresh tortillas for the best texture.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican