Air Fryer Garlic and Herb Pork Medallions
Tender, juicy pork medallions seasoned with garlic, herbs and a little paprika, then cooked in the air fryer until lightly golden. A quick and easy meal that's perfect for serving with potatoes, rice or vegetables.
Servings: 2
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
- 400 g pork fillet
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves see notes
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the pork fillet dry with kitchen paper and slice into medallions approximately 2.5cm thick.
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, crushed garlic (or paste), mixed herbs, paprika, salt and black pepper.
- Add the pork medallions to the bowl and toss until evenly coated in the garlic and herb mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 190°C and preheat for 3 minutes, if required by your model.
- Arrange the pork medallions in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Air fry at 190°C for approximately 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through. Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of the medallions and your air fryer. Check the thickest piece with a meat thermometer and cook until the centre reaches 75°C.
- Remove the pork from the air fryer and leave to rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Garlic: Fresh garlic gives the pork plenty of flavour, but you can substitute the 2 cloves with 2 tsp garlic paste or ½ tsp garlic granules if preferred. If using fresh garlic or garlic paste, make sure it is well mixed with the oil to help prevent it burning during cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg
