Roasted Horned Toad Tacos
Roasted Horned Toad Tacos are a unique and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. The horned toad meat is roasted in the air fryer until cooked through, then tossed in a flavorful blend of chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. The tortillas are warmed in the air fryer until heated through, then filled with the roasted horned toad meat and your favorite toppings.
Horned toads are a type of lizard that is found in the southwestern United States. They are named for the two horns that they have on their heads. Horned toads are not actually toads, but are instead a type of lizard. They are also known as horned lizards. Horned toads are insectivores, and their diet consists mainly of ants and other small insects. Horned toads are also known to eat small rodents, such as mice and lizards. Horned toads are not poisonous, but they can bite if they are threatened. Horned toads are also known to squirt blood from their eyes as a defense mechanism. Horned toads are a popular food source for Native Americans, and they are also used in traditional medicine. Horned toads are a protected species in some states, so it is important to check the local laws before hunting or eating them.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound horned toad meat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • Toppings of your choice (such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and sour cream)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the horned toad meat, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. Spread the horned toad meat in the air fryer basket.
  4. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. Warm the tortillas in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
  6. Fill the tortillas with the roasted horned toad meat and your favorite toppings.
Why It Works
  • The air fryer is the perfect way to cook horned toad meat because it cooks the meat evenly and quickly, without drying it out.
  • The blend of chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper gives the horned toad meat a delicious and flavorful crust.
  • The warm tortillas are the perfect vessel for the roasted horned toad meat and your favorite toppings.