Carnitas Burrito Bowl
Description
This is one of my favorite recipes, who doesn't love this Carnitas Burrito Bowl recipe, which is inspired by Chipotle, but now you can make it at your house, perfect for meal prep, and cooked perfectly in your air fryer! Amazingly easy, and truly tasty!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 teaspoons salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Toppings: Rice, shredded lettuce, black beans, Pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded cheese, etc.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the pork bites, with the salt, black pepper, oregano, cumin, minced garlic, diced onions and diced jalapenos. Mix well, and then slowly pour the lime and orange juice in the mixture, cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F, or 190 degrees C, preheating with give you a nice crust on the meat.
- Place the marinated meat in the air fryer basket in a single layer, set the cook time for 20-25 minutes. About halfway during the cooking process, flip the meat, remove when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Place a layer of Instant Pot Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe on the bottom of the burrito bowl, then add your shredded lettuce on top.
- Add the shredded or cubed carnitas, on top of the lettuce, add your tomatoes, vegetables, black beans and any of your favorite toppings. Add on your Chipotle Corn Salsa, homemade guacamole, air fryer salsa verde, or air fryer salsa.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 19gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 848mgPotassium: 429mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg