Air-Fryer Paprika Pork Loin Steaks with Garlic Cauliflower
Juicy pork loin steaks and tender garlic-paprika spiced cauliflower cooked together quickly in the air fryer. A flavorful, low-carb dinner on the table in just 15 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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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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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
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Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Toss cauliflower florets with half of the…
In a medium bowl, toss cauliflower florets with half of the olive oil, half of the garlic powder, half of the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Rub the pork loin steak with the…
Rub the pork loin steak with the remaining olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
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Place the seasoned pork loin steak and…
Place the seasoned pork loin steak and spiced cauliflower florets side-by-side in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
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Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes
Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket and flipping the pork steak halfway through, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the cauliflower is tender with browned edges.
Look for: the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the cauliflower is tender with browned edges
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Transfer the pork steak to a plate…
Transfer the pork steak to a plate and let it rest for 3 minutes before serving alongside the crispy garlic cauliflower.
Allow: 3 minutes
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