Air fryer pork shoulder is tender, juicy, and packed with deep flavor. The outside forms a light crust, while the inside stays soft and moist. The taste is rich and savory, making it a comforting dish for any occasion. The aroma is warm and inviting, filling the kitchen as it cooks. This dish works well for family dinners, small parties, or weekend meals.
Air Fryer Pork Shoulder
Indulge in tender, juicy Air Fryer Pork Shoulder. Crispy on the outside, succulent within, a perfect dish ready in no time.
Equipment
- Oven Gloves
- Chef Knife
Typhur Sync Air Fryer
The First With a Built-In Wireless Thermometer
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Ingredients
For the Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Italian Herbs
- 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds ground in pestle and mortar
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
For the Pork
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3.7 pounds Prok Shoulder
- 1 Apple cored and cut into rounds
- 1/2 pic White Onion sliced
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vingar
Instructions
- Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Place two large sheets of kitchen foil in a cross shape on a work surface. Place the pork in the middle of the foil, drizzle with a little oil, then rub the pork with salt, sugar, garlic powder, spices, and fennel seeds.3.7 pounds Prok Shoulder, 1 tbsp Olive Oil, 1 tbsp Kosher Salt, 1 tsp Brown Sugar, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds, 1 tsp Italian Herbs
- To ensure accurate temperature readings, insert the probe into the center of the pork, making sure that the safety notch is completely inside the food.
- Push the pork to one side and place the apple and onion slices in the center of the foil. Place the pork shoulder on top, fat side up. Wrap the pork tightly in the foil to completely enclose it. Carefully place the pork into the basket. Insert the basket back into the air fryer.1/2 pic White Onion, 1 Apple
- Press the "Start Cooking" button on the app, or press the MANUAL button on the panel to set the probe's target temperature to 175℉/80℃. When the current temperature reaches 158°F/70℃ —if cooking was started via the app, you will receive a notification, open the basket and unwrap the foil to expose the fat side. Pour apple cider vinegar into the tin foil and continue cooking. There will be a sound prompt when the target temperature is reached.Air Fryer Settings: Roast Mode, 390℉/200℃
- Using a pair of oven mitts, carefully remove the pork and transfer it to a heat resistant surface. Let the pork shoulder rest for at least 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the probe.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 6987mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 8gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2mg
(Nutrition information is calculated automatically by Spoonacular API and should be considered an estimate.)
