Air-Fryer Pork Roast

If you’ve ever watched a cooking show where they slice into a perfect pork roast—as a crackling skin gives way to tender meat, cascading with juices—then you know what to expect from this air-fryer pork roast recipe. It’s everything you hope it will be: crisp, seasoned skin; succulent pork cooked to perfection; and a savory horseradish gravy that ties it all together. There’s no need to eat out when you can make this restaurant-quality pork roast at home in your air fryer.

Air-Fryer Pork Roast Ingredients

• Reduced-sodium soy sauce
• Garlic
• Fresh basil, rosemary and sage
• Ground mustard
• Pork loin roast
• Green onions
• Butter
• Brown gravy mix
• Beef broth
• Sour cream
• Prepared horseradish

Directions

Step 1: Coat the meat

Preheat the air fryer to 325°F. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic, herbs and mustard, and mix well. Pour the mixture over the roast, using a spatula to coat the meat evenly.

Step 2: Roast the meat

Place the roast on a greased tray in the air-fryer basket. Cook it until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 145°, 50 to 70 minutes. Remove the roast from the air fryer, tent it with foil and allow it to stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Editor’s Tip: Our Test Kitchen has found that cook times vary dramatically between air-fryer brands, so we’ve provided a wider than usual range for the cook time. For the best results, check the internal temperature at 50 minutes and adjust as needed.

Step 3: Make the gravy

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the onions in butter until tender. In a separate bowl, combine the gravy mix and broth, mixing until smooth. Stir the mixture into the saucepan, and bring the pan to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and continue to cook, stirring frequently until thickened. Stir the sour cream and horseradish into the pan until just heated through. Remove the sauce from the heat, and serve it over the sliced pork roast.

Editor’s Tip: When mixing the sour cream and horseradish into the gravy, don’t let it come to a boil or it will curdle and become grainy.

How to Store Air-Fryer Pork Roast

Store any leftover pork roast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. To keep it longer, freeze the roast in freezer-safe containers for up to three months. We don’t recommend freezing the gravy, however, because the dairy may separate when the gravy is thawed.

Air-Fryer Pork Roast Tips

What other spices can be used in a rub to make pork roast in the air fryer?

Pork loin is incredibly versatile, and this air-fryer roast works well with a wide variety of seasonings. Choose your go-to flavors, go global with Chinese five-spice blend for an Asian flair or try Greek seasoning for a Mediterranean twist. There are so many ways to cook pork roast, so make it your own.

What can I serve with air-fryer pork loin?

Just as with the seasoning, there are countless sides that pair well with this air-fryer pork loin. Try a classic apple pairing, like cran-apple kraut, or keep it simple with crispy air-fryer smashed potatoes.

Can I use my oven’s convection setting for air-fryer pork loin roast?

Absolutely! In fact, an air fryer and convection oven work the same way—by circulating hot air to cook food evenly. Air fryers are essentially smaller countertop versions that can circulate air more intensely for faster cooking and crispier results. To use your convection oven, simply increase the temperature by 25° and begin checking the internal temperature at 50 minutes, then adjust the time accordingly.