Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast Recipe

Side shot of air fryer pork and sauerkraut in a white casserole dish.

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If you're looking to make the best pork roast with perfect crackling, look no further! This Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast is so easy to throw together and ready in an hour. Perfect for special occasions or an easy no-fuss weeknight dinner, this is one of those simple recipes the whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Rest Time20

Total Time1 10

Course: Air Fryer

Cuisine: British

Keyword: air fryer, air fryer pork, dairy free, easy, gluten free, healthy, keto, paleo, pork loin, quick, whole30

Servings: -6 servings

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Bethany Galloway

Ingredients

1.156 kg 2.5lbs Pork loin
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Air Fryer Pork Loin

Remove the pork from the fridge, patting it dry with a paper towel, and allowing it to sit at room temperature for an hour.
After an hour, preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F. Set the timer to 65 minutes.
If the pork loin has kitchen twine over it, pull it back and score the thick fat on top. I slice the fat right down to the meat. Place the twine back on the meat. If it comes loose, discard it and re-wrap the pork roast 2-3 times with fresh twine.
Mix the rub spices together with the olive oil and rub it all over the pork loin, beginning with the bottom, then turning it over to get the sides and top of the roast. Make sure to get in between the sliced fat on top.
Place the pork loin in the air fryer basket with the fat facing the top and cook it for 20 minutes (skip down to the air fryer sauerkraut instructions to begin those while the pork cooks).
After 20 minutes, have a quick check. If the pork loin is cooking quicker in one area, turn it around.
Cook for a further 20 minutes.
Check the internal temperature of the pork loin reaches 62°C/145°F. I used a dial meat thermometer, however, an instant-read thermometer is ideal.
Remove the pork loin from the air fryer and allow it to rest for 20 minutes. Turn the temperature down to 177°C/350°F on the air fryer.
After the pork has rested, cut it into slices and serve.

Notes

Short on time: If you don't have time to bring the pork to room temperature before cooking it, it can still be cooked straight from the fridge. Follow the instructions as they are, and add another 10 minutes to the cooking time to start. Cook the pork loin in bursts of extra 10 minutes until it reaches 62°C/145°F, and then take it out to rest.

Don't overcook: The temperature of the pork roast will rise while it's resting, so make sure that the internal temperature reads 145°F (or close to it). Overcooking meat can lead to dry pork, and it's just not as tasty!

Rest: Allowing the air fryer roast pork to rest is crucial to lock in the juices, making the meat succulent and tender. This is the best juicy pork roast!

Add a little heat: I occasionally like to add 1/2-1 teaspoon of chili powder for a kick of heat. Hot paprika or cayenne powder would be great as well.

Storage Instructions

Store any leftover pork roast in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Reheat pork roast slices in the air fryer for 10 minutes until heated through, or in the microwave. The air fryer is a great way to reheat the pork because the crackling gets crispy again.

Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag. Thaw completely before reheating.

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