Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast
We thought this Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast was absolutely delicious, and this low-carb and Keto main dish cooks in about 30 minutes! If you don’t have an Air Fryer, see the link below for cooking this in the oven.
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Today I’m excited to share this new recipe for Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast! Are you wondering how I came to be making Pork Loin Roast in the Air Fryer when I recently shared Instant Pot Balsamic Pork Roast and also updated my old favorite Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Roast?
I’m crediting the huge pork loin roasts that are such a bargain at Costco for my obsession with pork roast recipes lately! I bought a HUGE Pork Loin Roast to work on the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker recipes, and I had a big enough piece left to freeze for another meal, so a few weeks later I pulled it out to experiment with Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast.
Kara and I both loved how our pork loin roast turned out in the Air Fryer, and it was done in 30 minutes, FTW! And this Air Fryer pork roast was so easy for a quick (and relatively inexpensive) main dish. If you’re an Air Fryer fan I hope you’ll try it!
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
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- pork loin roast
- Olive Oil (affiliate link)
- Rosemary Garlic Seasoning
Air Fry Pork Loin Roast compared to other methods:
The Air Fryer pork roast was a bit more chewy and slightly firmer than the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker pork roast, but equally delicious.
What Air Fryer did I use?
I love my Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven which is what I used for this recipe. This air fryer has a larger basket, which made it easy to fit a a pork roast. (Air fryer links are affiliate links. Use Air Fryer Recipes to see the other Air Fryer recipes on this site.)
What If You Don’t Have an Air Fryer?
My site used to have a recipe for Pork Roast with Sage or Rosemary Herb Rub. If you’d like to use the ingredients for this recipe and cook it in the oven, you can find the cooking instructions for the oven at that printer-friendly link.
Want more low-carb Air Fryer recipes?
You can use 100 Keto Air Fryer Recipes to find more tasty Air Fryer ideas from around the web!
How to Make Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast:
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- Trim the pork roast, cutting off some fat if there is a lot.
- If your roast has a layer of fat over the top, cut that in slits.
- Rub the roast with olive oil.
- We used same Rosemary Garlic Seasoning that we used for the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker pork roasts, but you can use any kind of spice and herb mixture that’s good on pork.
- Be sure the roast has come to room temperature when you’re ready to cook.
- Set Air Fryer to 360F/180C. If your Air Fryer has multiple functions, be sure it is on Air Fry.
- Cook 30 minutes, or until the pork reaches 145F/60C on an Instant Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link).
- The fat on ours got a bit dark, but even the darker parts tasted great when we ate it. (If you Air Fryer has different heights where you can put the tray, I’d put it in the lower slot next time.)
- Let the roast rest a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve hot, and the leftovers will also be good cold for sandwiches or to use in a salad or stir-fry.
Make it a Low-Carb Meal:
The Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast recipe has zero carbs, and it would be delicious with Twice-Baked Cauliflower, Greek Cauliflower Rice Bake, Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Herbs, Easy Grilled Vegetables, or Broccoli Gratin for a low-carb meal.
More Low-Carb Pork for Dinner:
- Green Chile Pork Taco Bowl
- Grilled Ginger-Soy Pork Chops
- Pork with Peanut Sauce
- Pork Chops with Balsamic Glaze
- Grain-Free Breaded Pork Chops
Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast
Kara and I loved this Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast when we tested the recipe, and this is perfect for a low-carb meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. pork loin roast
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 T Rosemary Garlic Seasoning (see notes)
Instructions
- Trim the pork roast slightly, cutting off some of the fat if there is a lot of it.
- If your roast has a layer of fat over the top, cut that fat crosswise in slits.
- Rub the roast all over with olive oil.
- We rubbed our pork with the same Rosemary and Garlic Herb Rub that we used for the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker pork roasts, but you can use any kind of rub or spice and herb mixture that's good on pork.
- Be sure the roast has come to room temperature when you're ready to cook.
- Set Air Fryer to 360F/180C. If your Air Fryer has multiple functions, be sure it is on Air Fry.
- If you Air Fryer has different heights where you can put the tray, I'd put it in the lower slot.
- Cook the pork roast 30 minutes, or until it reaches 145F/60C on an Instant Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link).
- The fat on ours got a bit dark, but even those dark parts tasted great when we ate it.
- Let the roast rest a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve hot for a tasty low-carb main dish.
- The leftovers will also be good cold for sandwiches or to use in a salad or stir-fry.
Notes
I really like this Rosemary Garlic Seasoning on pork, and I make it in batches to keep in the spice cupboard. But you can use any rub or herb and spice mixture that's good on pork.
Check out Pork Roast with Sage or Rosemary Herb Rub if you'd like to try making this in the oven.
Recipe created by Kalyn and Kara, inspired by earlier pork loin roast recipes and several recipes we consulted online.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 235Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 91mgSodium 52mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 30g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Every ingredient in this Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast is a perfect choice for low-carb or Keto diets. And pork roasts are relatively lean these days, making this great for the original South Beach Diet as well.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe for Pork Loin Roast to cook in the Air Fryer (or oven) was posted in 2020. It was updated with more information in 2023.
10 Comments on “Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast”
That looks delicious!ย
Thanks, we really enjoyed it!
I don’t know exactly what the difference is between a convection oven and the Air Fryer, so I really can’t say for sure. But if you asked me to guess, I would think it would probably work. I would check it carefully the last part of the cooking time and use the Instant-Read thermometer to tell when it’s done.
Glad you are enjoying the recipes!
An air fryer is a convection oven ๐ย
Since the previous comment above, I have learned more about similarities and differences between Air Fryers and convection ovens, and here is the information from Google about that: “Air fryers are essentially mini convection ovens, but with some key differences. While they both use a fan to circulate hot air, the smaller size of the air fryer allows it to heat up faster and cook food quicker than a full-sized oven.”
How long to cook 31/2 pound pork roast
I can only guess, but probably 10-15 minutes more. Use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer to tell when it’s done.
I wish I could say for sure. I know the tenderloin is leaner and cooks more quickly (sounds like you already know that.) If you start to check sooner and don’t overcook I’m guessing it will work; I might google Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin to see if there are other issues besides the cooking time. I would start to check in 15 minutes, although it will probably take a bit longer. Let me know how it works!
Husband and I loved it! Definitely a keeper. So easy and flavorful!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!