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How long to cook pork loin in an air fryer
At 360 °F (182 °C) for 40 minutes, flip once at 20 minutes.
At-a-glance cooking parameters
- Temperature
- 360 °F
- 182 °C
- Total time
- 40 min
- per single layer
- Flip at
- 20 min
- flip once
- Internal temp
- 145 °F
- 63 °C
A pork loin roast (1.5–2 lb) air-fries at 360 °F (182 °C) for about 40 minutes, flipping once halfway, until the center reaches 145 °F (63 °C). Pat it dry, rub with oil and seasoning, and let it rest after cooking — a little pink at 145 °F is safe and keeps the lean roast juicy.
Per serving
Approximate values for a single portion of pork loin (USDA baseline, cooked, includes light air-fryer oil spray).
- Calories
- 240 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
Pork Loin in popular air fryer brands
Adjusted for how each brand actually heats. Tap a brand name to see every food we calibrate for it.
| Brand | Temp | Time | Flip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosoribasket | 360 °F(182 °C) | 40 min | flip at 20 min |
| Ninjabasket | 360 °F(182 °C) | 37 min | flip at 18 min |
| Instant Vortexbasket | 360 °F(182 °C) | 40 min | flip at 20 min |
| Philips Airfryerbasket | 350 °F(177 °C) | 40 min | flip at 20 min |
| PowerXLbasket | 360 °F(182 °C) | 38 min | flip at 19 min |
| Brevilleoven | 345 °F(174 °C) | 42 min | flip at 21 min |
| Cuisinartoven | 350 °F(177 °C) | 42 min | flip at 21 min |
| Chefmanbasket | 360 °F(182 °C) | 40 min | flip at 20 min |
| GoWisebasket | 355 °F(179 °C) | 40 min | flip at 20 min |
How to tell it’s done
Pull at 145 °F (63 °C) — the center can stay faintly pink and the juices run clear. The surface should be browned; cooking past 150 °F dries out this lean cut.
Internal temperature: 145 °F / 63 °C. Always verify with an instant-read thermometer.
Step-by-step method
- 1
Prep
Bring ingredients close to room temperature. Rub with a little oil so the seasoning adheres and the surface browns.
- 2
Season
Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme.
- 3
Load
Arrange one 1.5–2 lb loin roast, serving 4–6. for best convection airflow.
- 4
Cook
Set the air fryer to 360 °F (182 °C) and cook for 40 minutes total, flipping once at 20 minutes.
- 5
Check & rest
Verify the internal temperature reaches 145 °F / 63 °C and rest 2–3 minutes before serving.
- 6
Store
Refrigerate sliced pork in an airtight container up to 4 days. Slice once rested to keep it moist.
Watch out for
- Pork loin is safe at 145 °F — don't overcook this lean cut or it turns dry.
- Don't confuse loin with tenderloin (smaller, faster) or pork butt (needs low-and-slow).
- Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Sear-finish a couple of minutes longer if you want a darker crust.
FAQ about pork loin in an air fryer
- What temperature should I cook pork loin at in an air fryer?
- Cook pork loin at 360 °F (182 °C). The convection air at this temperature cooks the food gently — higher temperatures dry it out or scorch the surface.
- How long does pork loin take in an air fryer?
- Pork loin takes 40 minutes total at 360 °F (182 °C). Flip the food once at 20 minutes so both sides cook evenly.
- Do you need to flip pork loin in an air fryer?
- Yes — flip pork loin once at 20 minutes. The side touching the basket grate develops a darker, more crusted surface; flipping evens out the cook so both sides match.
- Do you need to preheat the air fryer for pork loin?
- Preheating is optional for pork loin — most modern air fryers reach temperature in under 2 minutes and the food's total cook time already accounts for the ramp-up. If you do preheat, reduce the total time by 1–2 minutes and check earlier than usual.
- What internal temperature is pork loin safe to eat?
- Pork loin should reach an internal temperature of 145 °F (63 °C) measured at the thickest point with an instant-read thermometer. Visual checks alone are not a reliable substitute for protein — always confirm with a probe.