Spicy Pork & Pineapple Taquitos

Spicy Pork & Pineapple Taquitos ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium red onion
• 1 medium jalapeño
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 12 tortillas corn tortillas (6-inch)
• as needed cooking spray or olive oil
• for serving salsa verde or guacamole

How to make Spicy Pork & Pineapple Taquitos

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease your air fryer basket.
2. Trim any excess fat from the 1 lb pork tenderloin, then cut it into very small, uniform cubes, about 1/4-inch in size. Season the pork cubes with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it's browned on all sides and cooked through.
4. Add 1/2 medium finely diced red onion and 1 minced jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat) to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
5. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Add 1/2 cup diced pineapple to the mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. To soften the 12 corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-45 seconds, or heat them individually in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds per side. This makes them pliable and prevents tearing.
7. Place about 2 tablespoons of the pork and pineapple filling in a line across the center of each softened tortilla. Roll the tortilla up tightly, securing it with a toothpick if necessary (remove before serving).
8. Lightly spray or brush the rolled taquitos with cooking spray or olive oil. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven, flipping halfway, or air fry for 10-14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
10. Remove toothpicks if used. Serve the crispy Spicy Pork & Pineapple Taquitos immediately with your choice of salsa verde or guacamole for dipping. Adjust the jalapeño amount in the filling to customize the spice level to your preference.

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