
Crispy Air Fryer Adobo Mushroom Tacos with Avocado Cream and Quick Pickled Cucumber
An original vegetarian taco recipe featuring Air Fryer-crisped tortillas filled with sweet adobo mushrooms, melted cheese, silky avocado cream, and quick pickled cucumber for a fresh, crunchy contrast.
Ingredients
- 400 g mixed mushrooms, shredded or sliced (ostra, cremini or portobello)
- 8 pieces corn tortillas (of tamaño taco)
- 120 g shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella (for fundir)
- 1 piece ripe avocado (for the cream)
- 120 g plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
- 30 ml lime juice (divided)
- 150 g cucumber (en medias lunas finas)
- 30 ml apple cider vinegar (for encurtir)
- 15 ml honey (divided)
- 60 g red onion (finely slice)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 30 ml chipotle adobo sauce (solo the sauce)
- 2 g ground cumin
- 2 g smoked paprika
- 22 ml olive oil (divided)
- 6 g salt (or to taste, divided)
- 1 g black pepper (or to taste)
- 15 g fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 15 ml water (for ajustar the cream)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. In a small bowl, combine the cucumber with the apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice, 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) honey, and 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt. Let it sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the rest.
- 2
2. In another bowl, toss the mushrooms with the red onion, garlic, chipotle adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) honey, 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt, and black pepper.
- 3
3. Preheat the Air Fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 4
4. Spread the mushroom mixture in the Air Fryer basket in an even layer. Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the mushrooms are browned at the edges and the onion is tender.
- 5
5. While the mushrooms cook, blend or mash the avocado with the Greek yogurt, the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice, water, 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt, and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro until smooth and creamy.
- 6
6. Warm the tortillas slightly so they fold without cracking. Divide the cooked mushrooms and Oaxaca cheese among the tortillas, then fold them into tacos.
- 7
7. Brush both sides of the tacos with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) olive oil. Arrange the tacos in the basket in a single layer with space between them. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway, until the tortillas are crisp and the cheese is melted.
- 8
8. Lightly drain the pickled cucumber. Serve the tacos hot with the avocado cream, pickled cucumber, and the remaining cilantro on top.
Chef tips
Do not overcrowd the basket so the mushrooms brown instead of steaming. If your tortillas are stiff, warm them for 20 seconds before filling so they do not crack.
Substitutions
You can use button mushrooms, portobello, or oyster mushrooms. Oaxaca cheese can be replaced with mozzarella. For less heat, reduce the chipotle adobo sauce to 1 tablespoon.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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