This recipe was born out of pure curiosity one day — I had a few pork rashers in the fridge and wondered what would happen in the air fryer. The result? Perfection. It’s now one of my favourite “quick wins” in the kitchen: simple, flavourful, and exactly the kind of food that makes me love cooking keto.
A touch of sweetness from the sugar substitute helps the edges caramelise beautifully, while garlic and smoked paprika bring warmth and depth. A squeeze of lemon or lime right before serving brightens everything up beautifully and ties the flavours together.
If your rashers are thick-cut, you may need to cook them a few minutes longer for that perfect crispness. Air fryers vary, so use the 20-minute mark as a guide and keep an eye on them near the end. My air-fryer is small, so I have to make them in two batches.
Crispy Pork Rashers with Garlic & Paprika
Crispy, golden pork rashers made effortlessly in the air fryer — simple, delicious, keto-friendly, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 500 g pork rashers, cut into pieces
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp keto sweetener
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Place the pork rashers into a mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
Add the garlic powder, paprika, sweetener, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.
Arrange the rashers in a single layer in the basket or on a baking pan. I use a liner to catch the fat. My air-fryer is quite small, so I have to make this in two batches.
Cook for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Keto Sweetener: I use erythritol. See Sweetness Without Sugar for details and alternatives.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving — 2 servings)
Calories: ~635 kcal
Protein: ~22 g
Fat: ~60 g
Net Carbs: ~2.5 g
Nutritional information provided with recipes is generated using software tools and AI-assisted calculations, and should be regarded as an estimate only.
