These AIR FRYER PORK CARNITAS are a super quick and easy dinner idea. Tender, flavorful pork carnitas made right in your air fryer.
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Juicy fall apart pork with a beautiful golden brown crust. Citrusy flavor from the orange juice, a smokiness from the taco seasoning, and a fresh pop of cilantro. This is a super flavorful dinner!
Recipe Tips:
- The recipe calls for 30 minutes – marinating overnight (at least 6 hours) will yield even more flavorful and tender carnitas.
- When flipping the pork halfway through cooking, use tongs or a large spoon to avoid splashing the hot marinade.
- For food safety, the internal temperature of the finished carnitas should reach 145°F (63°C). Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature in the thickest part of the meat.
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AIR FRYER PORK CARNITAS
These AIR FRYER PORK CARNITAS are a super quick and easy dinner idea. Tender, flavorful pork carnitas made right in your air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- For Tacos:
- warm, soft corn tortillas
- salsa
- 2 limes
- 1 red onion, diced
Instructions
- Mix orange juice, minced garlic cloves, taco seasoning, chopped cilantro and salt.
- Place pork shoulder into a large bowl then pour over the orange juice mixture. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (best 4-6 hours).
- Make a net with tin foil inside the Air Fryer basket, it should be about 1.5-2 inches deep. If using thin foil you may need to make a second layer to avoid leaking.
- Place pork inside the Air Fryer, including the marinate. Cook it at 350F for 30 minutes. Flip over and cook for 15 more minutes (check doneness and cook for an extra 5 mins if necessary - cook to internal temp 145°F).
- Chop pork and with you favorite toppings in warm tortillas.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 537Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 450mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 41g
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