55 Air Fryer Pork Recipes
Chops, belly, bacon, sausages and ribs - crackling included.
Updated 9 September 2026

Pork is arguably the cut of meat that benefits most from an air fryer, because so much of it is about rendering fat and crisping skin. Belly gets genuine crackling, bacon renders flat instead of curling, and chops stay juicy because the cook time is short enough not to dry them out.
All 55 air fryer pork recipes

Air Fryer Andouille Sausage
190°C · 8-10 min
Smoky, spicy andouille sausage crisps beautifully in the air fryer, perfect for jambalaya, gumbo or a Cajun rice bowl. The high heat caramelises the edges and deepens its bold, peppery flavour. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs
180°C · 25-30 min
Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs are surprisingly achievable in the air fryer, which renders and crisps them while keeping the meat tender. A dry rub and a late glaze deliver proper barbecue flavour indoors. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 25-30 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Bacon
190°C · 8-12 min
Crisp, evenly cooked bacon with no splatter on the hob. The air fryer renders the fat beautifully for perfect rashers every time. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-12 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
200°C · 8-10 min
Tender asparagus spears bundled in crisp bacon make an elegant, low-effort starter or side. The air fryer crisps the bacon while steaming the asparagus to just-tender in under ten minutes. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 8-10 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
190°C · 8-10 min
Sweet, sticky dates wrapped in salty bacon are the ultimate sweet-savoury party bite, and the air fryer crisps the bacon while the date centres turn jammy. Stuff them with cheese for an even more decadent nibble. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
190°C · 10-13 min
Wrapping hot dogs in bacon takes them from simple to spectacular, and the air fryer crisps the bacon all the way around. These street-food style dogs are smoky, crunchy and perfect for a crowd. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 10-13 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
190°C · 10-12 min
Plump prawns wrapped in smoky bacon and air fried until the bacon is crisp and the prawns are tender. An irresistible party appetiser that needs just two main ingredients. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 10-12 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Smokies
190°C · 10-13 min
These little smokies wrapped in bacon and dusted with brown sugar are an addictive party bite, and the air fryer crisps the bacon while the sugar melts into a sticky glaze. They vanish fast at any gathering. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 10-13 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos
190°C · 12-15 min
Creamy, cheesy jalapeno poppers wrapped in crisp bacon. A crowd-pleasing party snack made easy in the air fryer. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 12-15 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Beef Short Ribs
180°C · 25-35 min
Sticky, glazed beef short ribs come out meltingly tender from the air fryer once marinated. The circulating heat caramelises the sweet-savoury glaze into a glossy lacquer while rendering the fat, giving you fall-apart ribs with minimal effort. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 25-35 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Boneless Pork Ribs
190°C · 16-20 min
Boneless pork ribs, cut from the loin, cook up quick, juicy and saucy in the air fryer, ideal for a weeknight barbecue fix. A dry rub and a sticky glaze give them proper smoky-sweet flavour. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 16-20 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Links
180°C · 8-10 min
Breakfast sausage links cook up browned and juicy in the air fryer while you sort the rest of the fry-up. The even heat means no turning a spitting pan, and they finish perfectly plump every time. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 8-10 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Canadian Bacon
180°C · 5-7 min
Lean Canadian bacon, or back bacon, warms and lightly crisps at the edges in the air fryer in minutes. It is a quick, meaty addition to a breakfast muffin, eggs benedict or a simple fry-up. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 5-7 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Char Siu
190°C · 18-22 min
Sticky, lacquered Chinese char siu develops caramelised, slightly charred edges beautifully in the air fryer. Strips of pork shoulder soak up a sweet-savoury glaze then bronze under the fierce circulating heat. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 18-22 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Chorizo
190°C · 8-11 min
Spanish chorizo releases its smoky paprika oil and crisps at the edges in the air fryer, perfect for tapas or tossing through rice. The high heat renders the fat and intensifies that deep red flavour. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-11 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Corn Ribs
200°C · 10-14 min
Curled, charred corn ribs slathered in spiced butter, the viral side everyone loves. The air fryer blisters the kernels and curls the cobs into rib shapes in minutes, delivering big smoky flavour and a fun way to eat corn. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-14 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Country Style Ribs
180°C · 22-28 min
Meaty country-style pork ribs turn tender and saucy in the air fryer without hours of smoking. These boneless shoulder cuts cook up juicy with a sticky barbecue glaze and lightly charred edges. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 22-28 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Gammon Joint
170°C · 45-55 min
A tender gammon joint with a sweet, sticky honey glaze, roasted juicy in the air fryer. It carves beautifully hot for a festive dinner or cold for sandwiches through the week. Cooks at 170°C / 340°F for 45-55 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Gammon Steak
190°C · 8-11 min
Gammon steaks cook to juicy, golden perfection in the air fryer, an ideal quick supper with egg or pineapple. The dry heat caramelises the edges of the cured pork while keeping the middle tender. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-11 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Croquettes
200°C · 10-12 min
Creamy ham and cheese croquettes get a crisp golden shell in the air fryer without a vat of oil. The molten béchamel centre studded with ham stays luscious inside the crunchy breadcrumb coat. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-12 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
180°C · 8-10 min
Spirals of puff pastry rolled with ham, cheese and mustard, baked into flaky golden swirls. These crowd-pleasing bites are as good warm from the basket as they are packed in a lunchbox. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 8-10 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Ham Steak
190°C · 7-10 min
Hot, caramelised ham steak with crisped edges in under 10 minutes. Ideal for a speedy meal with eggs, potatoes or vegetables. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 7-10 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Hamburger Steak
190°C · 12-16 min
Hamburger steak is a comforting patty of seasoned beef served under a rich onion gravy. The air fryer cooks the patties to a juicy finish with a browned crust, so all that is left is to spoon over the gravy and serve with mash. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 12-16 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Honey Glazed Ham
160°C · 25-35 min
A sticky honey-glazed ham is the centrepiece of any holiday table, and a small joint fits neatly in the air fryer. The circulating heat lacquers the glaze into a glossy, caramelised crust in a fraction of the oven time. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 25-35 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Hot Ham and Cheese
180°C · 6-8 min
A buttery toasted sandwich packed with ham and gooey melted cheese, pressed crisp in the air fryer. Simple comfort food that turns a few store-cupboard basics into a satisfying hot lunch. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 6-8 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Italian Sausage
180°C · 10-13 min
Juicy Italian sausages cook up beautifully browned and blistered in the air fryer with no splattering pan. The dry heat renders the fat evenly so the skins snap while the inside stays succulent. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 10-13 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Mongolian Pork
200°C · 11-13 min
Sticky, savoury Mongolian pork gives all the flavour of the takeaway with crisp air-fried strips tossed in a glossy soy-ginger sauce. The air fryer crisps the cornflour-coated pork so it clings to the sauce. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 11-13 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Belly
200°C · 25-35 min
Crispy crackling, rich juicy meat and far less waiting than an oven roast. Air fryer pork belly is perfect when you want a big-flavour dinner without heating the whole kitchen. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 25-35 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Belly Burnt Ends
190°C · 20-25 min
Sticky, candy-like pork belly burnt ends are a barbecue treat, and the air fryer renders the cubes crisp and caramelised without a smoker. Tossed in a sweet, sticky glaze, they are impossible to stop eating. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 20-25 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Carnitas
200°C · 12-15 min
These Mexican carnitas get their signature crispy-edged, tender bite from the air fryer, which crisps slow-cooked pork shoulder far faster than a hot oven. Perfect piled into tacos with lime and coriander. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 12-15 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Chops
200°C · 10-14 min
Juicy pork chops with a savoury seasoned crust in under 15 minutes. A weeknight winner that stays tender, never dry. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-14 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Dumplings
180°C · 8-10 min
Crispy-bottomed pork dumplings come out golden and crunchy in the air fryer, no fiddly pan-frying required. A quick mist of oil crisps the wrappers while the seasoned pork filling stays juicy inside. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 8-10 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Egg Rolls
190°C · 10-12 min
Crispy pork egg rolls come out golden and crunchy in the air fryer with a fraction of the oil of deep-frying. A savoury filling of pork and crunchy cabbage stays juicy inside the shatteringly crisp wrapper. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 10-12 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast
180°C · 35-45 min
A boneless pork loin roasts up juicy with a savoury herb crust in the air fryer, ready far quicker than in the oven. The compact heat keeps the lean meat moist while browning the outside beautifully. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 35-45 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Meatballs
190°C · 10-12 min
Rich, juicy pork meatballs with browned outsides and a tender centre. Perfect for noodles, subs or rice bowls. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 10-12 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Satay
200°C · 9-11 min
Fragrant pork satay skewers char and caramelise fast in the air fryer, served with a creamy peanut sauce. The marinade of lemongrass and spices keeps the strips tender and deeply flavoured. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 9-11 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel
200°C · 10-12 min
Classic Austrian-style pork schnitzel turns out shatteringly crisp in the air fryer without a pan of oil. The circulating heat sets the breadcrumb coat golden in minutes while keeping the pounded pork juicy inside. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-12 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Shoulder
170°C · 55-65 min
A boneless pork shoulder roasts to tender, crackling-topped glory in the air fryer, with the fat rendering into crisp crackling above juicy meat. It is a hands-off Sunday roast that frees up the oven. Cooks at 170°C / 340°F for 55-65 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Skewers
200°C · 10-12 min
Marinated pork skewers char and caramelise quickly in the air fryer, giving that grilled flavour indoors. Cubes of pork stay tender and juicy while the edges take on a lovely bronze crust. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-12 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Sliders
190°C · 10-12 min
Mini pork sliders are juicy, seasoned and quick in the air fryer, ideal for game day or a crowd. The patties brown nicely while staying tender, then tuck into soft slider buns with your favourite toppings. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 10-12 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
190°C · 18-24 min
Tender, juicy pork tenderloin with a savoury crust and hardly any fuss. The air fryer gives you roast-style results much faster than the oven. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 18-24 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Pulled Pork
180°C · 50-60 min
Tender, smoky pulled pork is achievable in the air fryer using a compact boneless shoulder joint. The enclosed heat renders the fat and builds a deep bark, then it shreds into juicy strands for buns and bowls. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 50-60 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Ribs
180°C · 25-35 min
Sticky, tender ribs with caramelised edges and deep barbecue flavour. The air fryer gives you a surprisingly good rib fix without firing up the grill. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 25-35 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers
190°C · 14-16 min
A one-basket Italian-American favourite, sausage and peppers cook together in the air fryer for a fuss-free supper. The sausages brown while the peppers and onions soften and sweeten in the same heat. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 14-16 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Sausage Balls
180°C · 12-14 min
Cheesy sausage balls with a tender, savoury crumb, a Southern party staple made effortless. The air fryer browns them evenly and keeps the pork juicy, perfect for breakfast spreads or game day. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 12-14 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
180°C · 12-15 min
Fluffy air-fried biscuits smothered in creamy, peppery sausage gravy, the ultimate American comfort breakfast. The air fryer bakes the biscuits tall and golden while you simmer the gravy. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 12-15 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Sausage Links
180°C · 9-12 min
Juicy breakfast sausage links with a browned, blistered skin and no splattering pan. The air fryer renders them evenly so they stay succulent inside with a satisfying snap outside. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 9-12 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Sausage Patties
190°C · 8-10 min
Crisp-edged sausage patties with juicy centres, perfect for breakfast sandwiches or a full cooked breakfast. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Sausage Rolls
180°C · 10-14 min
Golden flaky pastry wrapped around savoury sausage meat. A bakery classic that works beautifully in the air fryer. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 10-14 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Sausages
190°C · 12-16 min
Juicy sausages with deeply browned skins and hardly any mess. The air fryer cooks them evenly, keeps them succulent inside and gives you an easy dinner staple in minutes. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 12-16 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Pork
200°C · 12-14 min
This takeaway favourite gets a lighter makeover in the air fryer, which crisps the battered pork without deep-frying. Tossed in a glossy pineapple sauce, it is tangy, sticky and satisfying. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 12-14 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Tempeh Bacon
180°C · 8-11 min
Thin tempeh strips marinated in smoky, salty, maple-sweet sauce and crisped into a smashing plant-based bacon. The air fryer renders the edges shatteringly crisp while keeping a satisfying chew, ideal for breakfasts and sandwiches. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 8-11 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Pork
200°C · 10-12 min
Glossy teriyaki pork brings the flavour of the takeaway home, with tender pieces air-fried then tossed in a sticky-sweet soy glaze. The air fryer caramelises the edges so the sauce clings to every bite. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-12 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Tonkatsu
200°C · 10-13 min
Japanese tonkatsu relies on a crunchy panko crust, and the air fryer delivers that shattering coat with barely any oil. Serve sliced over rice with shredded cabbage and tangy tonkatsu sauce. Cooks at 200°C / 400°F for 10-13 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Air Fryer Vegan Sausage Rolls
190°C · 14-18 min
Savoury plant-based filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry and air fried until crisp and golden. The air fryer puffs the pastry beautifully and browns the tops without an oven, giving a warm, buttery-tasting party favourite. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 14-18 min. Full ingredients, step-by-step method and a printable recipe card.
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Score the skin, then dry it as thoroughly as you can - overnight uncovered in the fridge if you have the time. Rub salt into the scores. Water is the enemy of crackling and salt pulls it out.
Then use two temperatures: 160°C / 320°F for the first two-thirds to render the fat underneath, then 200°C / 400°F for the last 10 minutes to puff and crisp the skin. One temperature throughout gives you either soft skin or burnt meat.
Pork is safe at 63°C, not 71°C
Guidance changed years ago but the habit has not caught up. Whole cuts of pork - chops, tenderloin, joints - are safe at 63°C / 145°F with a three-minute rest, and they will be faintly pink in the middle. That is correct, not undercooked.
Minced pork and sausages are the exception and do need 71°C / 160°F, because grinding distributes any surface bacteria through the meat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature for pork in an air fryer?+
Chops and tenderloin at 190°C / 375°F. Pork belly needs two stages: 160°C / 320°F to render, then 200°C / 400°F to crisp the skin. Sausages at 180°C / 360°F.
What internal temperature should pork reach?+
Whole cuts are safe at 63°C / 145°F with a three-minute rest and will be slightly pink. Minced pork and sausages need 71°C / 160°F.
Can you get crackling in an air fryer?+
Yes, and it works better than an oven. Score and dry the skin thoroughly, salt the scores, render at 160°C / 320°F, then finish at 200°C / 400°F for the last 10 minutes.
Why are my air fryer pork chops dry?+
Cooked to 71°C / 160°F out of habit. Pull them at 63°C / 145°F and rest three minutes. Thin chops also overcook fast - a thicker cut is much more forgiving.