Weekday Wonders

Air-Fried Pork Carnitas in Tortillas

Carnita's are the Mexican equivalent of pulled pork, but with this air fryer recipe, you can enjoy the same deliciousness in a fraction of the time!

Easy
4
10 minutes (plus marinating)
25 minutes

1.4 kg New Zealand pork shoulder chops

2 tsp chilli powder (optional)

1 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp smoked ground paprika

2 garlic cloves, crushed

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

2 Tbsp canola oil

Juice of 2 oranges

Tortilla wraps, to serve

Recipe developed by Basil and Lime

Ingredients

1.4 kg New Zealand pork shoulder chops

2 tsp chilli powder (optional)

1 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp smoked ground paprika

2 garlic cloves, crushed

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

2 Tbsp canola oil

Juice of 2 oranges

Tortilla wraps, to serve

Recipe developed by Basil and Lime

Nutrition

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In a small bowl, combine the chilli powder, ground cumin, smoked ground paprika, dried oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.

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02

Place the New Zealand pork in a glass container and rub the spice blend into the meat. Pour over the orange juice and drizzle with the oil. Leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.

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03

Preheat the air fryer to 180’C. Using two sheets of foil, make a little two-layered tray around the pork chops and pour the marinade on top. Air fry for 7 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 160’C and air fry for a further 7 minutes.

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Remove the meat from the air fryer. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then shred the meat, tossing it in the cooking juices.

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Serve in tortilla wraps with seasonal produce such as corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, and coriander.

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Weekday Wonders

Air-Fried Pork Carnitas in Tortillas

Carnita's are the Mexican equivalent of pulled pork, but with this air fryer recipe, you can enjoy the same deliciousness in a fraction of the time!

10 minutes (plus marinating) | 25 minutes
Easy
4

1.4 kg New Zealand pork shoulder chops

2 tsp chilli powder (optional)

1 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp smoked ground paprika

2 garlic cloves, crushed

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

2 Tbsp canola oil

Juice of 2 oranges

Tortilla wraps, to serve

Recipe developed by Basil and Lime

01

In a small bowl, combine the chilli powder, ground cumin, smoked ground paprika, dried oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.

02

Place the New Zealand pork in a glass container and rub the spice blend into the meat. Pour over the orange juice and drizzle with the oil. Leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.

03

Preheat the air fryer to 180’C. Using two sheets of foil, make a little two-layered tray around the pork chops and pour the marinade on top. Air fry for 7 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 160’C and air fry for a further 7 minutes.

04

Remove the meat from the air fryer. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then shred the meat, tossing it in the cooking juices.

05

Serve in tortilla wraps with seasonal produce such as corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, and coriander.