The Kitchen has upgraded

Let’s be clear—the braai is king. Always has been, always will be. But for busy moms and dads trying to put together a proper meal on a weeknight, the air fryer is the new kid on the block, and it’s proving its worth.

Gone are the days of hovering over a pan, hoping your pork chops don’t turn into hockey pucks. The air fryer has swooped in like a kitchen superhero, making it easier than ever to cook juicy, crispy, and downright delicious pork—without the stress.

The End of Dry, Tough Pork

We all know someone (let’s call them “Oom Overcook”) who insists that pork needs to be cooked until it could double as a roof tile. Thanks to the air fryer, that’s a thing of the past. With just the right amount of time and temperature, pork stays juicy inside with a golden crust outside—every single time.

Forget flipping, poking, and pan-watching. The air fryer handles the details for you, making pork chops, pork belly, and even ribs foolproof.

Bacon was made for the air fryer

Bacon in the air fryer is pure magic—crispy, quick, and no messy oil splatters. Whether you’re working with back bacon, shoulder bacon, diced bacon, or streaky bacon, the air fryer makes it ridiculously easy. Back bacon comes out perfectly crisp on the edges with a bit of meaty chew, making it great for a classic bacon and egg breakfast or a proper bacon butty. Shoulder bacon, with its rich marbling, turns golden and flavour-packed—ideal for loading onto burgers or mixing into a creamy carbonara. Diced bacon?

Throw it in, give it a shake halfway, and boom—crispy little flavour bombs for salads, baked potatoes, or even a hearty chicken soup. And then there’s streaky bacon—the champion of crispiness na dbreakfasts favourite ingredient. It curls up into those golden, crunchy ribbons that are perfect for piling onto pancakes, stuffing into sandwiches, or just eating straight from the basket because, let’s be honest, self-control is overrated when it comes to bacon. But get your air fryer going, and start your eggs while you just wait for that bing to let you know the taste is ready.

The Weeknight Game-Changer

Life is busy, and standing over a hot stove after a long day isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. Enter the air fryer: no preheating, no oil splatters, no washing five different pans. Just season, pop it in, and let hot air work its magic.

Crispy pork rashers? 12 minutes. Perfect pork fillet? 15 minutes. Even boerewors comes out great in 10 minutes (yes, we tested it).

And let’s talk leftovers. Cold pork from the fridge? A few minutes in the air fryer, and it’s as good as fresh. Leftover roast pork? Give it a quick crisp-up, and suddenly, that second helping looks even better than the first.

South African Pork, But Make It Crispy

If you love proper crackling, the air fryer will be your new best friend. It turns a simple piece of pork belly into golden, crispy perfection without the guesswork.

And if you’ve never had pork nuggets (yes, they’re a thing), try this: slice up some pork loin, coat it in seasoned flour, and air fry it until golden. It’s like your favourite takeaway, but better—because it’s pork.

The Best of Both Worlds

The air fryer isn’t here to replace the braai—it knows better than to try. But for a weeknight meal that’s quick, easy, and still packed with flavour, it’s hard to beat.

And if you haven’t yet discovered the magic of air-fried pork, what are you waiting for? The Flying Pig’s premium South African pork is just waiting to shine in your air fryer.