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Pork

Air Fryer Pulled Pork

4.7(2)
40 min
Time
360°F
Temp
350 cal
Cal
8
Serves

Ingredients

Rub
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne
Salt and black pepper
Pork
3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
1 tbsp liquid smoke
1 cup BBQ sauce
Brioche buns
Coleslaw

Equipment

  • Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Steps

  1. 1

    Cut pork shoulder into 3-inch chunks for faster, more even cooking.

  2. 2

    Rub chunks with liquid smoke, then coat generously with dry rub. Let sit 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Wrap seasoned pork in foil packets. Air fry at 360°F for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove foil. Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until bark forms on the outside.

  5. 5

    Shred with forks. Toss with BBQ sauce. Serve on brioche buns with coleslaw.

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Tip: Cutting into chunks is the key adaptation for the air fryer — a whole shoulder would take hours. The foil phase tenderizes; the unwrapped phase builds bark. Liquid smoke adds that smoker flavor you'd otherwise miss.

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