Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast with Crispy Crackling
Ingredients:
- 1 kg pork loin joint
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (preferably coarse)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon rosemary or thyme (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the skin (key for crackling):
Pat the skin completely dry with paper towels. The drier it is, the better the crackling will be.
2. Seasoning:
Rub the pork with olive oil, then season well with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and herbs all over.
3. Air fryer setup:
Place the pork in the air fryer basket skin side down first.
4. Cooking:
- Cook at 200°C (390°F) for 30 minutes, skin side down
- Then flip and cook skin side up for another 30 minutes
5. Extra crispiness (optional):
If the crackling isn’t crispy enough, cook for an additional 3–5 minutes at 200°C.
Serving suggestion:
Serve with roasted potatoes, vegetables, or apple/mustard sauce
Tips:
Dry skin = perfect crackling
Don’t open the air fryer too often
You can add honey or garlic glaze for extra flavor