These crispy air fryer pork belly bites are my favorite dishes. It’s irresistibly crunchy, flavorful, and utterly addictive! To complete the meal, I also made a batch of french fries and served everything with a cup of sweet lemon iced tea. It was incredibly satisfying!
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Using an air fryer means you need a lot less oil, so they’re healthier than their deep-fried counterparts. Plus, the air fryer cooks them evenly, giving you crispy bites every time without the hassle of turning them constantly. They’re quick and easy to whip up, making them ideal for any occasion, from game day snacks to family dinners. Basically, you get all the taste and texture of a traditional pork belly with a fraction of the effort and fat.
What is the Best Air Fryer
If you’re looking to upgrade your air fryer, the Typhur Dome Air Fryer is a game changer. It addresses the common pain points of small cooking space, uneven cooking, noise, and cleaning difficulties, offering a superior cooking experience with its advanced features and user-friendly design.
Ingredients
Pork Belly: Look for a piece with an even ratio of meat to fat. Removing the skin is optional but can help achieve a uniform texture.
Garlic: Fresh garlic cloves are best for their strong, pungent flavor.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Choose a high-quality oil for the best flavor.
Vinegar: It’s recommended to add some white wine vinegar for a balanced tang, tenderizing the meat, aiding caramelization, and enhancing the overall aromatic profile of the pork belly bites.
Brown Sugar: Light or dark brown sugar can be used; dark brown sugar will provide a richer molasses flavor.
Black Pepper and Kosher Salt: Freshly ground pepper and coarse kosher salt will enhance the flavor profile.
Ground Cumin: Make sure your cumin is fresh for the most potent flavor.
How to Cook Pork Belly in the Air Fryer
Making crispy pork belly in the air fryer is the easiest way, just follow the below instructions.
- Preheat the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Pork Belly
Cut the pork belly into 1.5-inch cubes and add to a medium mixing bowl. Prepare a small bowl, combine the chopped garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, and cumin. Mix until well combined. Pour the spice mixture over the pork belly cubes. Mix until the pork is evenly coated.
- Cook the Pork Belly Bites
Place the pork belly pieces in a single layer on the cooking tray. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 12 minutes. Shaking and flipping them a couple of times throughout the cooking time.
- Serve
Remove the pork belly bites and place them on a paper towel-lined plate or bowl to drain the excess fat. Enjoy the pork belly bites as an appetizer or snack, or serve over rice or in tacos with your favorite salsa.
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Tongs
- Chef Knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork belly skin removed
- 1 each garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 10 turns black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the Typhur Dome to 400°F/205°C. (Around 5 minutes）
- Cut the pork belly into 1.5 inch cubes and add to a medium mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl combine the garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, and cumin. Mix until well combined.
- Add the spice mixture to the bowl of diced pork belly. Mix until the pork belly is evenly well coated.
- Carefully add the pork belly to the cooking tray in a single layer. Return the tray to the Typhur Dome.
- Cook the pork belly in the air fryer for 6 minutes.
- Using a pair of tongs, carefully flip each piece of pork belly. Return the tray to the Typhur Dome for another 6 minutes.
- Carefully remove the pork belly bites to a paper towel-lined plate or bowl. Allow the excess fat to drain from the pork belly.
- Enjoy these tasty bites on their own as an appetizer or snack or make it a meal and serve over rice or make them into pork belly tacos with your favorite salsa.
Nutrition PER SERVING
(Nutrition information is calculated automatically by Spoonacular API and should be considered an estimate.)
