Cooking Pork Shoulder In An Air Fryer

Yes, this pulled pork tastes so good. Made from boneless pork shoulder and some homemade pork loin seasoning. All you have to do now is roast it for the best result. So are you ready to learn how to make Air Fryer pulled pork? Join me in the bistro kitchen!

Air Fryer pulled pork gets you roasted soft pork that is great to turn into a sandwich or bun. Rub with pork seasoning and roast for an hour. Want to try? Visit fastfoodbistro.com for the full recipe and instructions

A Delicious Pork Recipe

Pork and sweet flavors work really well that is why I rub the pork with pork loin seasoning that contains some brown sugar and spices.

The sugar not only flavors the meat but is also responsible for some color on your meat.

As opposed to Instant Pot pulled pork where the meat is tender due to the sauce and high pressure, Air Fryer pulled pork is made without sauce and drier than the Instant Pot version.

The meat is cooked and turned regularly so all sides can cook evenly and get done.

Pull the pork with two forks and it is ready to serve.

The Best Cut Of Meat For Pulled Pork?

You have several options to use for pulled pork:

Pork shoulder – this is the best cut of meat for pulled pork. It is good for pulled pork because it has a high-fat content which is what you need to get juicy and tender meat that shreds easy
Pork butt – also known as Boston butt is also great to use for pulled pork. Som even say that it is even better to use than pork shoulder because pork butt has more flavor, it is a tender piece of meat and has the perfect texture to shred
Pork loin – you can also use pork loin but this is a leaner cut resulting in dryer meat

Air Fryer Pulled Pork Ingredients

To make this recipe you need the following ingredients. Put the following on your grocery shopping list:

Boneless pork shoulder
Pork lion seasoning
Olive oil
Fresh pepper
Salt

Take a look at this pork loin seasoning recipe that contains:

Brown sugar
Homemade chili powder
Smoked paprika
Ground mustard
Dried thyme
Cumin
Dried oregano
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Chili flakes
Salt
Black pepper

So you can either make it yourself or buy it in the store.

How To Make Air Fryer Pulled Pork

Take the pork shoulder and brush with olive oil you can also spray the pork with olive oil cooking spray and brush.

Either take a small bowl to combine all the spices or use the pork seasoning.

Rub the pork seasoning all over the pork. Use your hands to give the pork a good rub to get the seasoning into the meat.

In the meanwhile preheat the Air Fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.

Put the pork in an Air Fryer cake barrel or cake pan so the juices from the pork remain in the barrel.

Set the timer to 1½ hours and turn the pork every 30 minutes during the baking time.

Check to see if the thickest part of the pork is 180°F else extend the cooking time by 15 minutes.

When the cooking time is done leave the pork inside the Air Fryer for at least half an hour. so the meat can rest.

While the Air Fryer cools down the pork continues to cook and relax. Then take the pork out of the Air Fryer and pull the pork using two forks.

Can You Make Air Fryer Pulled Pork Ahead?

Yes, you can make this pulled pork recipe ahead of time. When you make it ahead it gives the flavors the possibility to intensify and get even better.

So make this recipe store it and use it when you need it.

How To Store Air Fryer Pulled Pork

When you make a big batch of pulled pork or have leftovers you have several options to store it.

First, cool the pulled pork completely before storing it.

Refrigerator – store the pulled pork in the fridge when you want to serve it for one or two days. Store the pork in a resealable bag or an airtight food container
Freezer – if you want to store it longer put the pork in a Ziploc bag or freezer-friendly food container. Label and store for up to 3 months

How To Reheat Pulled Pork

You have several ways to reheat pulled pork:

Air Fryer – when you want to reheat pulled pork in the Air Fryer preheat it to 375℉ while you put the pork in a cake barrel. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and heat for 5 minutes or until. Stir the meat with tongs so all of the pork gets heated
Oven – it is also an option to heat pulled pork in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350℉ and put the pulled pork and juices in a Dutch oven. Warm the pork until the internal temperature reaches 165℉ (when using a meat thermometer). Stir the pulled pork regularly and serve
Instant Pot – you can reheat the pork and its juices in a bowl in the Instant Pot. Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot inner pot and put the pork in a bowl on a trivet. Select Manual or Pressure cook for 1 minute so heat the meat. You can also put the meat in the Instant Pot inner pot and add ¼ cup of water
Slow cooker – You can reheat pulled pork in a slow cooker or Crock-Pot Express set it to the Keep Warm function on your pressure cooker or use the Saute option on your Crock-Pot. When you use the keep warm option it takes the longest to warm up the pork

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Air Fryer Pulled Pork

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Air Fryer pulled pork gets you roasted soft pork that is great to turn into a sandwich or bun. Rub with pork seasoning and roast for at least an hour.

Ingredients

1 lbs boneless pork shoulder
2 tablespoons pork lion seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh pepper
Salt

Instructions

Brush the pork shoulder with olive oil
Either take a small bowl to combine all the spices together or use ready pork seasoning
Rub the pork seasoning on the pork. Use your hands to give the pork a good rub to get the seasoning into the meat
Preheat the Air Fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Put the pork in an Air Fryer cake barrel or cake pan so the juices from the pork remain in the barrel
Set the timer to 1½ hour and turn the pork every 30 minutes during the baking time
Check the thickest part of the pork to see if it is 180°F else extend the cooking time by 15 minutes
When the cooking time is done leave the pork inside the Air Fryer for at least half an hour. so the meat can rest
Then take the pork out of the Air Fryer and pull the pork using two forks

Notes

While the Air Fryer cools down the pork continues to cook and relax.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 409 Total Fat: 32g Saturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 19g Cholesterol: 108mg Sodium: 322mg Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Protein: 28g