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Craving something crispy and delicious? Try this Air-fried Roast Pork with Roast Potatoes tonight!
Crispy Delights: Air-fried Roast Pork and Potatoes Guide
Unveiling the Magic of Air Frying
This innovative cooking technique has transformed kitchens, utilizing rapid hot air circulation to give foods that desired crunch without drowning them in oil. For those mindful about healthy eating, air fryers have become indispensable. They reduce oil use significantly, making dishes like crispy pork skin and golden roast potatoes healthier. Moreover, air fryers streamline cooking processes, turning meal prep into a breeze while ensuring comfort food still have a place at the family dinner table.
Mastering the Air-Fried Pork Roast
Begin with scoring the pork to enhance flavor absorption. The combination of spices such as salt, white pepper, 5-spice, ginger, and fennel powder, along with garlic/ginger paste and light soy sauce, creates an irresistible seasoning. Apply this carefully to the meat’s flesh side. Marinating time will deeply infuse the roast with these intricate flavors, ensuring a deliciously crispy skin after air frying.
Mastering the Air Fryer for Roast Pork and Potatoes
The secret to a perfectly cooked air-fried pork roast lies in the initial high heat. Begin at 200 degrees C for a crisp outer layer, letting it sizzle for 25 minutes. Subsequently, a lower temperature of 160 degrees C, sustained for 40 minutes, ensures the inside stays juicy. Introducing air-fried potatoes during the concluding 20 minutes strikes the ideal balance, achieving a symphony of flavors and textures that define a memorable meal.
Completing Your Feast: Easy Sides
The journey to a fulfilling meal doesn’t end with air-fried roast pork and potatoes. It just begins. Ventures into the kitchen had introduced sweet pumpkin, cauliflower, and cheese as exemplary sides. These creations offer simplicity in their making yet richness in taste. They served as the canvas for culinary artistry, urging you to explore beyond traditional boundaries. These recipes were easily woven into the narrative of cozy, homemade dinners, accentuating the essence of comfort food.
Mastering the Presentation: Air-fried Feast
Air-fried roast pork and potatoes will captivate diners with their golden hues and irresistible crunch. The journey ends with the art of serving, where visuals carry as much weight as flavors. Rosemary and thyme sprigs can be draped over the pork, their fragrance mingling with the savory aroma. Potatoes find their perfection with a dash of parsley, bringing a flush of green to the plate, enhancing both taste and visual appeal.
Innovative sides like quick cauliflower and cheese or sweet pumpkin warmed with cinnamon, add layers of flavor. They bridge the gap between savory and sweet, offering a meal that satisfies all preferences. Perfect for gatherings, this spread transforms quick meals into memorable family dinners or elevates a simple Sunday roast into a special occasion.
PrintAir-fried Roast Pork with Roast Potatoes
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 80
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Moderate
Description
Looking for a new dinner idea? Our Air-fried Roast Pork with Roast Potatoes is a must-try!
Ingredients
Air Fried Pork Sirloin Roast
- 1 x 2kg rolled pork roast
- 1 tsp salt *
- ½ tsp white pepper *
- ½ tsp 5 spice powder *
- ¼ tsp ginger powder *
- ¼ tsp fennel powder *
- 1 tsp garlic/ginger paste *
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce *
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 potatoes quartered
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sweet Pumpkin
- 4 cups pumpkin, large cubes
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3–4 tbsp butter
Quick Cauliflower and Cheese
- 1 small head of Cauliflower
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 heaped tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper
- ½ tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1½ cups grated cheddar cheese
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
Air Fried Pork Sirloin Roast
- Rinse the pork roll and pat dry.
- Score the flesh side. (I just stab it with the tip of a sharp knife).
- Mix everything marked with an * and rub it into the flesh side only.
- On the skin side, rub in the olive and sprinkle the salt.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 5 minutes.
- Roast pork at 200C for 25 minutes.
- Lower temperature to 160C and roast for another 40 minutes.
- In the meantime, parboil potatoes in the microwave for 8 minutes.
- Drain in a colander to dry.
- Add spices and coat in oil.
- Add to pork for the last 20 minutes.
Sweet Pumpkin
- Place the pumpkin in a small pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- Add cinnamon sticks.
- Sprinkle with sugar and add butter.
- Cover with lid and place the heat on the lowest setting until pumpkin is fork tender.
Quick Cauliflower and Cheese
- Steam the Cauliflower until tender.
- In a glass jug mix the milk and cornstarch and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Remove and stir with a fork, scraping the bottom to loosen any cornstarch stuck.
- Season with salt, pepper and mustard.
- Microwave for 1–2 minutes, depending on the microwave.
- Remove and stir in butter then cheese until melted.
- Lastly, sprinkle in nutmeg before pouring over cauliflower.
- Sprinkle over more cheese before baking in a 180C/350F oven until cheese has melted.
Notes
Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Melanie from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 947
- Sugar: 19.8 g
- Sodium: 1791 mg
- Fat: 33.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 72.7 g
- Fiber: 14.2 g
- Protein: 89.2 g
- Cholesterol: 276.3 mg
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This! The air fryer is my favorite way to cook a pork roast! Your dinner looks delicious Esme, and I especially love the spice blend that you used.
Thanks so much Leslie, yes AF is my friend!
That looks so delicious!
Thanks Joanne, hope you may have a go at it and enjoy it.