Air Fryer Tacos Al Pastor
Air Fryer Tacos Al Pastor bring the smoky-sweet flavors of traditional tacos into your kitchen with a quick, easy method that delivers tender, juicy pork.
Servings 6
Calories 319kcal
Equipment
- Storage bag , for marinating
Ingredients
- 5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 tablespoons white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon olive oil
- 2 chipotle peppers with 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 pounds pork shoulder trimmed fat away and sliced thin
- 15.5 ounces Pineapple chunks
- ½ white onion diced for garnish
- 12 corn tortillas
- Limes for garnish
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Add 4 teaspoons paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon oil to a mixing bowl. Mix into an achiote paste. You can buy this paste pre-made and use 2 tablespoons.
- Chop the chipotle peppers into small pieces.
- Add paste, spices, vinegar, pineapple juice, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, remove from heat and let it cool.
- Add cooled marinade to a storage bag and toss in the sliced pork. Mix the continents well and make sure the meat is fully coated. Place in fridge for 24 hours.
- Remove slices of pork and place in the oil-sprayed air fryer basket. Chop up the pineapple chunks and place them on top of the meat. Cook at 350°f for 15 minutes.
- Remove and set the meat on a cutting board. Chop the meat into small pieces.
- Warm the tortillas, fill the tortillas with the chopped meat, and garnish with diced onion and cilantro. Squeeze some lime juice on top and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 35g
