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Fried Jackfruit Tacos

Fried Jackfruit Tacos prepared dish

These fried jackfruit tacos are a delicious and unique vegetarian dish that features crispy jackfruit, fresh toppings, and a zesty sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, these tacos are packed with flavor and texture.

This recipe is mexican style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include lime juice, corn tortillas, garlic, olive oil.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups canned jackfruit (drained and shredded)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium avocado (sliced)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the shredded jackfruit, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking for about 10 minutes until the jackfruit is heated through and slightly crispy.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and add the lime juice and chopped cilantro, mixing well.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until pliable.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of the jackfruit mixture on each tortilla.
  7. Top with sliced avocado and additional cilantro if desired.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Fried Jackfruit Tacos.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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