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Air Fryer Jackfruit Carnitas

You’re going to love how easy it is to make these vegan jackfruit carnitas. It’s the perfect mock-meat to tuck into soft tortillas, sprinkle on nachos, or spoon into burrito bowls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 14-ounce cans jackfruit, drained
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke

Method
 

  1. Using two forks or your hands, shred the jackfruit to resemble shredded pork.
  2. Place the shredded jackfruit in a sealable container along with the remaining ingredients. Close and shake well to combine. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400° F and spray your basket with oil. Place the jackfruit in the basket in a thin layer and air fry for 12-15 minutes, stirring once or twice until crispy on the edges. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in thee refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 400° F for 3-5 minutes.