Yes, this simple pork roast is diabetic friendly, even with bacon, thanks to the lean sirloin meat and the limited amount of bacon you need to use to flavor the roast. The pork comes out of the air fryer moist and tender, and it makes a great inexpensive and still special dinner. Along with the bacon, the pork is seasoned with mustard, green onions, and a savory spice mixture that provides plenty of flavor to the roast. We like the roast with baby potatoes and vegetables for a simple and tasty meal. Leftovers reheat well and provide extra meals for later in the week. Enjoy!
Air Fryer Pork Sirloin Roast With Bacon, Onions, and Mustard -- Serves 4+
1 - 1.25 pound pork sirloin roast
2 tablespoons of pre-cooked bacon crumbles
2 tablespoons of chopped green onions
2-3 tablespoons of grainy Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons of light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
Cut a small piece of aluminum foil that will fit in the bottom of your air fryer basket and an inch or two up the sides. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray. With a sharp knife slit the pork open horizontally, like a book, and open it out flat. In a cup or small bowl mix together the bacon, green onions, mustard, and sour cream. Slather the mixture over the open surface of the pork and fold one side of the pork roast over the other to seal in the filling (like closing a book). Rub the oil all over the roast. In a small bowl or cup mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture all over the outside of the pork and rub it in a bit with your fingers. Spritz the roast with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray (it will ensure the spices stay put in the air fryer). Put the roast on the prepared foil in your air fryer basket and air fry the roast at 300 degrees for about 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the roast reads at least 145 degrees F. Try not to let the temperature go too much higher than 145, or the roast will be dry. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it.
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