Air Fryer Carnitas

Air Fryer Carnitas

COSORI Original

  • 15 Min

    Prep Time

  • 45 Min

    Cook Time

  • 4 - 6

    Servings

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Trim any excess fat from the pork and slice into 4 equal portions. Discard any pieces of pure fat.

  2. Step 2

    Combine the pork with the orange zest, garlic, onion, serrano pepper, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Place the pork into the Cosori Smart Air Fryer basket, without the crisper plate.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the water and orange juice over the top of the pork, add the cinnamon stick, then insert the basket into the air fryer.

  5. Step 5

    Select the Roast function, adjust temperature to 375°F and time to 45 minutes, then press Start/Pause.

  6. Step 6

    Flip the pork pieces halfway through cooking and stir the contents of the basket until evenly mixed.

  7. Step 7

    Remove  the pork when done and allow to rest for 10 minutes before shredding.

  8. Step 8

    Serve immediately with tortillas, cilantro, onion, salsa roja, and salsa verde if desired as the main ingredient for a taco, burrito, rice bowl, or topping for a salad.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds (1½ kilograms) pork butt or shoulder
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) orange zest
  • 7 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 large yellow onion, small diced
  • 1 serrano pepper, deveined and deseeded, cut into ¼-inch (6-millimeter) strips
  • 1½ teaspoons (8 grams) dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon (5 grams) ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons (10 grams) kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons (10 grams) ground black pepper
  • 1½ cup (354 milliliters) water
  • ½ cup (118 milliliters) fresh orange juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 12 small corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
  • Cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • Onion, chopped, for garnish
  • Salsa roja, for serving
  • Salsa verde, for serving

Equipment Used

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