GLUTEN-FREE
No grill necessary! These delicious Carne Asada Tacos are made easy thanks to the air fryer. The skirt steak is marinated in a zesty sauce before being air fried for just 8 minutes. Here it is topped with pinto beans, Cheddar cheese, and salsa but you can use any of your favorite taco toppings.
MAKES 6 TACOS
PREP TIME: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes to marinate
COOK TIME: 8 minutes, plus 10 minutes to rest
GRILL: 400°F
For the marinade
½ cup orange juice
½ cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 small can diced green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
For the steak tacos
1 ( ¾-pound) skirt steak
6 corn tortillas, at room temperature
4 ounces canned pinto beans, heated
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup salsa
To make the marinade
In a medium bowl, whisk well to combine the orange juice, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, chiles, chili powder, sugar, salt, and cumin.
To make the steak tacos
1 . Place a parchment liner in the air fryer basket.
2 . Slice the steak into large strips, cutting with the grain.
3 . In a large zip-top bag, combine the sliced beef with the marinade. Seal the bag, refrigerate, and marinate for 30 minutes.
4 . Remove the beef from the marinade. Place the beef on the liner in the air fryer basket, and grill for 8 minutes, until browned and slightly charred. The internal temperature should reach 145°F. Don’t overcook the beef, as that will make it tough.
5 . Let the beef rest for 10 minutes, then slice into smaller pieces (going against the grain).
6 . Place the beef in the tortillas, top with the pinto beans, cheese, and salsa, and serve.
PER SERVING (2 TACOS): Calories: 539; Total fat: 28g; Saturated fat: 11g; Cholesterol: 90mg; Sodium: 1,117mg; Carbohydrates: 40g; Fiber: 7g; Protein: 34g