Air Fryer Crispy Mushroom and Spiced Pineapple Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema

Name: Air Fryer Crispy Mushroom and Spiced Pineapple Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: fusión
Ingredients: 14 oz oyster mushrooms, torn into strips; 1 1/3 cups fresh pineapple, small diced; 8 tortillas small corn tortillas; 1 avocado ripe avocado; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 lime lime, juice and zest; 1/4 cup fine cornmeal; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tsp maple syrup; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

An original vegetarian taco recipe featuring golden crispy mushrooms made in the air fryer, spiced caramelized pineapple, and warm tortillas finished with a silky avocado lime crema.

20 minPrep

16 minCook

36 minTotal

4Servings

VegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

Adjust servings

400 g oyster mushrooms, torn into strips (in strips large)
200 g fresh pineapple, small diced (without core)
8 units small corn tortillas (5 in)
1 unit ripe avocado (medium)
120 g plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
1 unit lime, juice and zest (divided)
35 g fine cornmeal (for cubrir the setas)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
4 g smoked paprika
2 g ground cumin
2 g garlic powder
1 g red pepper flakes (ajustar to taste)
10 ml maple syrup
60 g red onion, thinly sliced
15 g fresh cilantro, chopped
6 g salt (divided)
1 g black pepper

Nutrition facts

per serving

285 kcal

Calories

8 g

Protein

33 g

Carbs

14 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

27 g

Net carbs

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

Dairy

Instructions

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1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F / 200°C for 3 minutes.
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2. In a large bowl, toss the oyster mushrooms with 1 tablespoon olive oil, fine cornmeal, 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
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3. Arrange the mushrooms in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 390°F / 200°C for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crisp on the edges and golden.
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4. Meanwhile, mix the pineapple with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
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5. Transfer the pineapple to the air fryer basket and cook at 380°F / 193°C for 4 minutes, until lightly caramelized.
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6. For the crema, mash the avocado with the Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon olive oil until smooth and creamy.
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7. Warm the corn tortillas in the air fryer at 350°F / 175°C for 1 to 2 minutes, lightly wrapped in air-fryer-safe paper or placed directly in the basket in short batches.
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8. Spread each tortilla with avocado lime crema. Top with the crispy mushrooms, spiced pineapple, and red onion.
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9. Finish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Chef tips

Do not overcrowd the basket when cooking the mushrooms; working in batches helps them crisp better. For extra contrast, add a few more drops of lime just before serving.

Substitutions

You can use shiitake mushrooms or portobello mushrooms cut into strips instead of oyster mushrooms. Greek yogurt can be replaced with thick plain yogurt. If you do not have maple syrup, use honey if you are not avoiding it.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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