Air Fryer Pork Roast with Potatoes and Broccoli
Juicy pork roast slices seasoned with garlic and rosemary, cooked efficiently in the air fryer beside crispy roasted potatoes and tender broccoli. A satisfying, comforting dinner that requires minimal cleanup.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kim + Lila
Kim created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Leftover helper: If using leftover, already-cooked broccoli, add it only during the last 3 minutes of cooking just to heat it through without burning.
Do these three things first
- 1Cook the pork and potatoes: Preheat your air fryer toaster oven to 380°F (193°C…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Next: Prep the pork
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Prep the pork
Prep the pork: Pat the pork loin roast dry using a paper towel. Rub with olive oil, then coat all sides evenly with dried rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Prep the potatoes
Prep the potatoes: Wash and cut the small potato into 1/2-inch (1.3cm) cubes. In a small bowl, toss the potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and a pinch of garlic powder until coated.
Look for: coated
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Cook the pork and potatoes
Cook the pork and potatoes: Preheat your air fryer toaster oven to 380°F (193°C). Place the seasoned pork roast and potato cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. Air fry for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Add the broccoli
Add the broccoli: While the pork cooks, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. After 15 minutes of cooking, flip the pork and toss the potatoes. Add the broccoli florets to the basket. Air fry for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the potatoes are crispy and fork-tender.
Look for: the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the potatoes are crispy and fork-tender
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Rest and slice
Rest and slice: Transfer the pork roast to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain its juices. Slice into medallions and serve alongside the roasted potatoes and broccoli.
Allow: 5 minutes
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