Easy Air Fryer Porchetta

This easy air fryer porchetta delivers crispy crackling, juicy pork belly, and incredible Italian-inspired flavour with garlic, fennel, rosemary, thyme, and lemon.

Cooking porchetta in the air fryer creates beautifully crisp skin while keeping the meat tender and succulent inside. It’s a show-stopping pork recipe that’s surprisingly simple to prepare at home.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Extra crispy crackling
• Juicy and tender pork belly
• Packed with garlic and herb flavour
• Easier than traditional oven porchetta
• Perfect for entertaining or special dinners

What Is Porchetta?

Porchetta is a traditional Italian pork roast made with seasoned pork belly rolled with herbs, garlic, and spices before roasting until crispy.

This air fryer version makes the process easier while still achieving delicious crackling and rich flavour.

Ingredients

Porchetta

• Pork belly
• Fennel seeds
• Black peppercorns
• Sea salt flakes
• Dried chilli flakes
• Fresh thyme
• Fresh rosemary
• Garlic cloves
• Lemon rind
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Table salt

How to Make Easy Air Fryer Porchetta

Step 1: Toast the Spices

Toast fennel seeds and peppercorns in a frying pan until aromatic.

Crush together with sea salt and chilli flakes.

Add thyme, rosemary, garlic, lemon rind, and olive oil to create a fragrant herb paste.

Step 2: Prepare the Pork Belly

Score the pork skin in a diamond pattern.

Turn over and score the meat side.

Rub the herb mixture generously into the meat side only.

Roll tightly and secure with kitchen string.

Refrigerate uncovered overnight to dry the skin for crispier crackling.

Step 3: Air Fry the Porchetta

Line the air fryer base with foil.

Rub table salt into the pork skin.

Cook at 120°C for 1 hour 20 minutes.

Increase heat to 200°C and cook for another 15 minutes, turning if needed, until the crackling becomes golden and crispy.

Rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Tips for Crispy Crackling

• Dry the pork skin overnight
• Use a very sharp knife for scoring
• Don’t rub marinade onto the skin
• Salt the skin well before cooking
• Rotate during high-heat cooking for even crackling

What to Serve with Porchetta

This crispy pork dish pairs perfectly with:

• Roasted vegetables
• Garlic potatoes
• Fresh salads
• Crusty bread
• Apple slaw
• Grilled greens

Final Thoughts

This easy air fryer porchetta recipe creates crispy crackling and juicy herb-filled pork belly with minimal effort. The air fryer helps achieve perfectly crisp skin while keeping the meat tender and flavourful.

Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or special gathering, this homemade porchetta is guaranteed to impress.