Cooking a lean, tender, moist, and flavorful pork roast in the Ninja Foodi air fryer is so easy! This versatile main dish will be your new favorite Air Fryer meal to make in your Foodi.
“I was looking for a recipe to use up the pork I had in my fridge, and this one did not disappoint! I can't believe how easy it was!”
Sizing your pork roast
Before we dive in, make sure your pork roast will fit in your Ninja Foodie basket.
A boneless pork loin roast of between 1.5 and 3 pounds should fit in the smaller Foodi Cook and Crisp Basket. I’m cooking with a 5-quart Ninja Foodi, and this roast was just under 2 pounds.
If your roast is too long to fit in the basket, you’ll want to trim it so that it fits or cut it into two pieces. When cooking more than one piece of roast, cook them each separately for best results.
For a long, thin pork tenderloin, you can put the whole thing in the basket if it fits in a circular shape, so long as it’s not touching or overlapping at all.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Pork Roast: Here we are air frying a pork loin roast, but you can use this recipe to make a pork tenderloin, a pork sirloin roast, or any type of lean, boneless pork roast you like. If your pork roast has a lot of fat on it, trim it off.
- Garlic Herb Seasoning:The blend I have is a mixture of granulated garlic, salt, and other herbs and spices.
- Chili Powder: This gives the pork roast a tiny bit of heat!
Steps to make
- Preheat the Ninja Foodi to 390°F/200°C on the Bake/Roast setting. If needed, trim your pork roast to remove excess fat.
- Coat all sides of the pork roast with the seasonings (garlic herb seasoning, onion powder, chili powder, and salt), ensuring that they are evenly distributed.
- Place the roast in the Cook & Crisp basket of the Foodi, and cook for 15 minutes on the Bake/Roast setting.
- Flip the roast over, and cook for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork roast reaches 145°F/63°C. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Pork Cook time notes
Here are some guidelines for air frying different pork roasts in the Ninja Foodi:
- Pork Tenderloin: This skinny, tender cut of pork cooks more quickly than other roasts. Cook in the Foodi for 10 minutes, then flip over and cook for 8-10 minutes more.
- Pork Loin Roast: A thicker cut from the center of the pork loin (sometimes called pork rib roast). This roast will take between 25-35 minutes to cook fully using this method.
- Pork Sirloin Roast: This type of lean roast will also take 25-35 minutes total.
- Bone-In Pork Roasts: This recipe is not ideal for pork roasts with bones, such as rib roasts. If you try it, keep in mind that you may need to add additional time.
Let it rest!
You should always let the meat rest after cooking it and before cutting into it. This brief rest time allows the juices in the pork roast to redistribute evenly into the meat, as they all rush to the outside while the meat is cooking.
Serving Ideas
Pork Roast can be enjoyed with any side dishes that you and your family enjoy! It’s a very versatile protein. Try some of these dishes that go particularly well with pork.
Simple Steamed Veggies and Air Fryer Baked Potatoes help create a balanced and filling meal.
Sweet Potatoes, either baked whole, in a Sweet Potato Casserole, or as Sweet Potato Fries are delicious with pork.
Another sweet side dish that is perfect with a pork roast is Air Fryer Baked Apples.
Storing leftovers
Keep any leftover pork roast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat leftover slices of roast in the Ninja Foodi on the air fry setting, at 375°F/190°C for 4 or 5 minutes.
Pork Tenderloin vs. Pork loin
A pork tenderloin is a thin, narrow cut of meat that is cut from the loin of the animal. It is a very tender, lean cut of meat.
Pork loin comes from the back of the pig and is a larger roast. It will be less tender, but still tasty.
You can cook either a pork loin or a pork tenderloin in the Ninja Foodi using this recipe. Just adjust the time to match the size of your roast.
Recipe tips and tricks
- Use this recipe to cook a pork loin, pork tenderloin, or any style of lean, boneless pork roast in the Ninja Foodi.
- If your roast is larger, cut it into pieces that will fit in the Ninja Foodi basket. You should cook each piece separately for the best results.
- Adjust the seasonings any way that you like. Pork is also delicious with paprika, fresh black pepper, rosemary, or other spice blends.
- We are using the Roast/Bake setting rather than the Air Crisp setting in this recipe. The fan moves slower in this mode, allowing for slightly slower cooking, which is perfect for keeping pork tender and moist.
- You can shred or chop this roast and use it to make tacos, Cuban sandwiches, or any other recipes that call for cooked pork. Try adding Foodi Pork Roast to Air Fryer Fried Rice!
recipe FAQs
The bake/roast setting is best. With this setting, the fan moves a bit slower, allowing for a longer cooking time and a more gentle cooking experience. This is ideal for pork, as it responds better to lower, slower cooking methods.
The newer Ninja Foodi Models only have one lid! They are also bigger and have more functions than the older Foodi Multicookers do.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to use the Foodi as an Air Fryer by sliding the SmartLidSlider. Cook using the Bake/Roast setting as instructed in the recipe card.
If you want to, you can add a thin layer of olive oil to the pork roast before adding the seasonings. This will make the outside extra crispy, but it’s not at all necessary.
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Use your Ninja Foodi to air fry all sorts of things!
Start with some of my favorites: Ninja Foodi Meatloaf, Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken, and Ninja Foodi Salmon.
Pork Roast in Ninja Foodi
Equipment
- Ninja Foodi
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 1.5-3 lb pork tenderloin roast Cut to fit in the Foodi basket, if needed.
- 1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Ninja Foodi to 390°F/200°C on the Bake/Roast setting.
- Coat all sides of the pork roast with the seasonings (garlic herb seasoning, onion powder, chili powder, and salt), ensuring that they are evenly distributed.
- Place the roast in the Cook & Crisp basket of the Foodi, and cook for 15 minutes on the Bake/Roast setting.
- Flip the roast over, and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork roast reaches 145°F/63°C.
- Remove the roast from the Foodi, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use this recipe to cook a pork loin, pork tenderloin, or any style of lean, boneless pork roast in the Ninja Foodi.
- If your roast is larger, cut it into pieces that will fit in the Ninja Foodi basket. You should cook each piece separately for the best results.
- The times in this recipe may need to be adjusted for the type of roast you are making. I suggest cooking at 10 minute intervals, checking the temperature as you go.
- Pork Tenderloin: This skinny, tender cut of pork cooks more quickly than other roasts. Cook for 10 minutes, flip over, and cook for 8-10 minutes more.
- Pork Loin Roast: A thicker cut from the center of the pork loin (sometimes called pork rib roast). This roast will take between 25-35 minutes to cook fully using this method.
- Pork Sirloin Roast: This type of lean roast will also take 25-35 minutes total.
- We are using the Roast/Bake setting rather than the Air Crisp setting in this recipe. The fan moves slower in this mode, allowing for slightly slower cooking, which is perfect for keeping pork tender and moist.
- Garlic Herb Seasoning blend can be found in most stores, or use your favorite spices and seasonings instead.
- Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the “Air Fry” function.
- Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
Nutrition
I was looking for a recipe to use up the pork I had in my fridge, and this one did not disappoint! I can’t believe how easy it was!
This was beyond delicious, with perfect seasoning for pork! Cooked an approx. 2lb loin roast in my Ninja Foodi 5 Grill (just fit!). Took my roast out to rest after the last 30 minutes to avoid any pink meat (can’t get used to pink pork). Beautifully moist, with a lovely, crunchy crust on the outside. Added potatoes cut to about 1.5” chunks around the roast for the last 30 mins, then then up to 400 for 5 minutes. Made a rich gravy to complete the savoriness of this wonderful roast. A heartfelt thank you, Cindy, for so generously sharing this truly wonderful recipe. A new favourite!
So glad you loved it and thank you for taking the time to come back to let me know!