Air Fryer Roast Pork
Enjoy easy, succulent, cooked pork with perfectly crispy crackling thanks to this simple air fryer recipe. This method lets you roast pork in around the right cook time. Be sure to choose a cut of pork that’s the size of your air fryer.
Ingredients
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1.2kg rolled boneless Otway Pork loin, rind scored (see Notes)
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1 Tablespoon olive oil
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1 Tablespoon sea salt flakes
To serve
- Roasted potatoes
- Steamed green beans
- Store-brought gravy
Method
Pat pork dry using paper towel. place pork, rind side up and uncovered, on a plate. Refrigerate overnight (this is a must do step for perfect crisp crackling). Remove pork from the fridge 1 hour before cooking.
Pat pork skin dry using paper towel, rub the pork meat and rind with oil. Sprinkle rind with salt and rub it into the rind.
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C if required. Place pork, rind-side up, into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 200°C for 30-35 minutes or until golden and crackled.
Reduce heat to 165°C. Air fry pork for 30- 35 minutes or until the internal temperature is 68C° (for medium) when tested with a meat thermometer (or cook to your liking – see tips). Transfer to a board, lightly cover with foil and rest for 10 minutes.
Using a sharp knife, slice pork (see tips) and serve with roasted potatoes, green beans and gravy.
Notes
Internal cooking temperatures for rolled pork loin roast:
Medium-rare 65°C
Medium 68°C
Medium-well done is 70°C
Tips:
Air fryer sizes vary so ensure you choose a piece of pork loin that fits your air fryer. Allow space around the pork for the crackling to expand. This recipe for a 1.2kg rolled pork loin was tested in a 7.2L capacity air fryer.
FAQs
What size pork loin fits in an air fryer?
This recipe was tested with a 1.2 kg rolled pork loin in a 7.2 L air fryer. Air fryer sizes vary, so choose a piece that fits comfortably in your basket with space around it, as the crackling needs room to puff up and air needs to circulate for even cooking.
Do I really need to refrigerate the pork overnight?
For the best crackling, yes. Leaving the pork uncovered in the fridge, rind side up, dries out the skin so it crisps up rather than turning chewy. Remember to take it out of the fridge an hour before cooking so it cooks evenly.
Can I cook roast pork in the air fryer for Christmas?
Absolutely. Air frying the pork frees up your oven for roast vegetables, a ham or dessert, which makes Christmas Day much easier to manage. It’s also perfect for a smaller Christmas lunch, as a 1.2 kg loin serves 6.
What if my crackling isn't crispy enough?
Once the pork is cooked, turn the air fryer back up to 200°C and cook for a few more minutes, watching closely so the crackling doesn’t burn. Next time, make sure the rind is completely dry before rubbing in the oil and salt.
