Air Fryer Jerk Pork Skewers with Black Bean Mango Salsa
Description
These Air Fryer Jerk Pork Skewers feature juicy pork tenderloin coated in a bold coconut-jerk seasoning and cooked to perfection in just 7 minutes. Served with a fresh black bean mango salsa, this easy Caribbean-inspired dinner comes together in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Skewers
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning, homemade below or store-bought
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1½-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Black Bean Mango Salsa
- 1 mango, halved, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (makes about ½ cup)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4½ teaspoons onion powder
- 4½ teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper, or paprika
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Cut four bamboo skewers to fit your air fryer basket. Soak in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine the coconut and jerk seasoning. Thread the pork chunks onto the skewers, brush with oil, and sprinkle all sides with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the skewers in the air fryer basket and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest piece reads 145°F.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mash one-third of the chopped mango. Stir in the remaining mango, black beans, red onion, lime juice, honey, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the skewers with the salsa alongside.
Equipment
- Bamboo Skewers
- Instant-read meat thermometer
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Two mixing bowls
- Basting/pastry brush
- Small airtight container or jar
Notes
For the jerk seasoning: Stir together the sugar, onion powder, thyme, allspice, black pepper, cayenne, salt, nutmeg, and cloves. Store in a small airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 35gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 1131mgPotassium: 1080mgFiber: 13gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1544IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 6mg