Air Fryer Pork Shoulder Roast
You'll never get enough of this tasty air fryer pork shoulder. It's deliciously moist and tender with the perfect crispy crackling on top. A family favorite weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
Seasoning Rub
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Score fat in a criss-cross pattern on top of the roast.
- Rub salt into fat and let rest for 10 minutes then pat dry.
- Rub oil over the entire roast.
- Mix seasoning rub ingredients and rub into the roast covering all sides.
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F for 4 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket and place the seasoned pork shoulder into the bottom.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes per pound or about 50-60 minutes for a 2-pound roast. A digital thermometer should read 145°F when done.
- Let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
FOR CRISPIER CRACKLING:
Carefully remove the crackling once the pork is done cooking. Place the crackling back in the air fryer, set the air fryer to 360°F, and let it crisp up for an additional 5 to 10.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg
