Recipe for roast pork in airfryer/actifryer
Are you looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy the classic Danish dish, fried pork belly? Then you’ve come to the right place! Here we have a guide on how to make it in a lower-fat version that doesn’t mess up your entire kitchen. For this, we’ve used an Airfryer and an ActiFry. These methods make me generally more inclined to cook a dish like fried pork belly (which is usually quite messy); otherwise, I typically think the extensive cleanup is only worth it if I’m making a very large portion.
You also get a bonus guide on how to bread your fried pork belly if you want an even crunchier version or if that’s how you’ve learned fried pork belly should be.
Whether you’re looking for a healthier version of this cozy Danish classic, or you’re curious to explore new culinary techniques, this recipe has something for everyone. So, let’s dive into the juicy details and transform the way you think about fried pork belly!
Roast Pork in Airfryer/Actifryer
Equipment
- 1 Airfryer or
- 1 Actifry
Ingredients
- 800 gram Pork in slices about 1 cm thick. I prefer smoked over fresh pork, but that's a matter of taste you can decide for yourself. It makes no difference to the dish
- Salt
Breading (if desired)
- 52 gram Wheat Flour
- 2 pcs. Egg beaten
- 200 gram Grate or panko
Serving
- Potato
- Parsley Sauce
- Pickled beets
Instructions
- Start by setting your airfryer/actifryer to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Score the edges of the pork slices with a knife or scissors. This prevents them from curling up during cooking. Pat your pieces with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle both sides of the pork slices with salt and pepper to taste.
Roast Pork in Airfryer
- Pour about 1 deciliter of water at the bottom of your airfryer - this helps ensure that no smoke escapes everywhere.
- Place the pork slices in the airfryer basket in a single layer. If you need to cook more slices, you can do it in several batches.
- Cook the pork slices in the airfryer for about 25 minutes. Turn them about every 10 minutes using tongs.
- Increase the temperature to 210 degrees Celsius (410 degrees Fahrenheit) and cook them for about 15 minutes. Check them every 5 minutes to ensure they do not overcook.
- Remove the pork slices from the airfryer and place them on a piece of absorbent paper, such as a paper towel or a clean dish towel.
- Your pork is now ready to be eaten.
Roast Pork in Actifry
- Place the pork in the basket.
- Cook them for 25 minutes.
- Increase the temperature to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit) and cook them for 15 minutes.
- Check them about every 5 minutes to ensure they do not overcook.
- Remove the pork slices from the airfryer and place them on a piece of absorbent paper, such as a paper towel or a clean dish towel.
- Your pork is now ready to be eaten.
Breaded Roast Pork in Airfryer
- Put flour on a plate by itself.
- Crack the eggs onto a new plate and beat them with a fork.
- Put breadcrumbs/panko on a third plate.
- Coat the pork first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
- Place the pork in your airfryer basket and make sure they are not touching each other.
- If possible, put neutral oil (e.g., canola or sunflower) in a spray bottle and spray it on top of your pork. This will make them even crispier.
- Cook at 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) for 25 minutes and about 10-15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Remove them and place them on absorbent paper.
Serving
- Serve your pork with boiled potatoes, parsley sauce, and pickled beets.
- Enjoy.