Air Fryer Roast Pork

A delicious recipe for Air Fryer Roast Pork. This is a great way to cook roast pork, as it's so simple. This easy air fryer pork recipe is the perfect way to make crispy roast pork.

We love cooking pork in our new air fryer. It is a cheaper cut of meat, and it always tastes delicious with tender meat and crispy skin! Air fryer pork is a simple entree that only takes a few minutes to prep.

It is a great meal that is ready in under an hour! Serve it with Onion Soup Mix Potatoes, veggies like green beans or broccoli, or your favorite side dishes.

Some of our other favorite air fryer recipes are this Air Fryer Venison and Air Fryer Brisket.

Ingredients

• Pork Roast - We used a 2.5-pound pork loin roast for this recipe.
• Olive Oil - If you prefer to use another mild-flavored oil like grapeseed oil or avocado oil, that would be fine. When using an air fryer, you can even omit the oil, but we like how it helps the salt and pepper adhere to the meat and helps the pork to form a crust faster, keeping the inside moist and juicy.
• Salt & Pepper - We decided to just season the pork with some kosher salt or sea salt and black pepper to let the true flavor of the meat shine through. You can really season your pork loin roast however you'd like, and we offer variations below.

See quantities in the recipe card.

How to Make Air Fryer Roast Pork

1️⃣ Season the Roast

Season the pork. We just drizzled with a bit of olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper.

2️⃣ Air Fry the Pork

Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add the seasoned pork. Air fry the pork at 400 for 30 minutes. Flip the roast over and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135.

Tip: The pork will continue to cook when removed from the air fryer because of the crust that has formed. As you let it rest, the internal temp on an instant read thermometer should rise to the recommended 145 degrees for a pork roast.

Storage

Make sure to store any leftover pork roast in an airtight container in the fridge. We are generally pretty casual about how long to keep things in the refrigerator, but the recommended time for cooked meat is 3-4 days. I do not recommend freezing cooked pork. It tends to dry out.

Variations

• Herbs - Our favorite herbs to use on pork are rosemary, thyme, and sage. You can add any of these to the seasoning before you rub it on the air fryer pork loin roast.
• Spices - Next up are spices. Onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and ground mustard are nice choices to add to the dry rub seasoning mix.
• Sauces - You can also just cook the air fryer pork roast as we have directed but make a fantastic sauce to serve with it. Try it with our Maple Bourbon Glaze or Hot Honey BBQ Sauce.
• Sweetness - Adding a little brown sugar to the seasoning blend can enhance the natural sweetness of the pork and give the outside a nice glaze.

We also love this Frozen Roast in Instant Pot recipe!

Common Questions

How long does pork take in the air fryer?

A 2.5-pound pork loin roast will take about 50 minutes in an air fryer. The exact cooking time varies based on the cut and weight of the piece of pork you choose.

What temperature should the air fryer be for pork?

I like to cook pork at 400 to maximize the crispiness of the outer layer.

Can I cook this in an oven?

Sure, you can roast pork at 375 for about 60-75 minutes for a 3 lb pork loin. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 140 and then cover it and let it rest to reach 145.

 

Recipe

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Originally Published February 16, 2022. Revised and Republished December 29, 2025.