Air Fryer Pork Belly Apr 8, 2021 by Cindy This blog generates income via ads. Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe These little bites of Air Fryer Pork Belly are crispy, salty, and absolutely delicious. They will melt in your mouth with amazing flavor and texture. AIR FRYER PORK BELLY RECIPE Contents show 1 AIR FRYER PORK BELLY RECIPE 1.1 INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER PORK BELLY 1.2 HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER PORK BELLY 1.3 WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER PORK BELLY 1.4 WHERE TO BUY PORK BELLY 1.5 HOW TO GET PORK BELLY EXTRA CRISPY 1.6 MORE MEATY AIR FRYER RECIPES TO TRY 1.7 Pro Tips 2 Air Fryer Pork Belly 2.1 Equipment 2.2 Ingredients 2.3 Instructions 2.4 Video 2.5 Notes 2.6 Nutrition 2.7 Related Posts 2.7.1 95+ Cosori Air Fryer Recipes 2.7.2 Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes 2.7.3 Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes You are going to fall in love with this simple recipe for crispy air fryer pork belly! We are flavoring our pork with a quick Asian style marinade and then cooking in the air fryer until each piece is tender and browned, and the fat is perfectly rendered. This is a recipe for making air fryer pork belly without boiling it first. It's not needed because we are cooking small pieces. If you've never cooked pork belly before, making pork belly in the air fryer is a great way to do it for the first time. This recipe is super simple, completed entirely in the air fryer, and only takes about 30 minutes. Try Air Fryer Orange Chicken for another delicious Asian style meal! INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER PORK BELLY Pork Belly - You'll need a 1-pound slab. Rise and pat try and then cut with a sharp knife into 1-inch pieces. Avocado Oil - I love using this mild flavored oil for air fryer cooking. Low Sodium Soy Sauce - you can use Tamari if you are gluten free. Mirin - Mirin is a Japanese cooking wine that is sweet and tangy. Try to find this, but if you can't you can substitute a sweet cooking wine or even rice wine vinegar with a pinch of sugar. Garlic Powder - warm and flavorful, this adds a savory aspect to the pork. Kosher Salt - If you aren't using a low sodium soy sauce, you may want to reduce this. Black Pepper - for a subtle warmth. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP! HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER PORK BELLY Preheat the air fryer. Cut the pork belly into 1 inch sized pieces and place in a bowl with the oil, soy sauce, and mirin. Toss to coat, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread the pork belly in an even layer inside of an air fryer basket. Cook as directed, shaking and flipping twice during cooking to ensure even doneness. Check the pork belly for doneness, adding more time in 3-5 minute increments until it has crisped up to your liking. Serve warm with your favorite sauce or lime wedges. These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below. WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER PORK BELLY This pork is delicious to eat all on its own, however I like to pair it with an Asian side dish like Air Fryer Fried Rice or Air Fryer Eggrolls to make a complete meal. WHERE TO BUY PORK BELLY Many grocery stores carry this cut of meat, but not all of them. It's sort of a specialty cut. I find that the Asian grocery stores near me always have pork belly at a good price. You can also pick up mirin while you're there! Alternately, call your favorite local butcher and ask them to set aside some pork belly for you. The little bit of extra work will be well worth it. HOW TO GET PORK BELLY EXTRA CRISPY To get your air fryer pork belly nice and crispy, it's going to depend on the size of your pieces and how long you cook them. The smaller the pieces are, the quicker they will cook. If after you've cooked the pork belly for the amount of time in the recipe, it doesn't look crispy enough, keep cooking it! Add 3 -5 minutes of time and then check it again. If your pork belly isn't burned, you haven't overcooked it. Just keep going until it's perfect. MORE MEATY AIR FRYER RECIPES TO TRY Air Fryer Bacon is another smoky and delicious pork treat. Make it for breakfast or for sandwiches. If you're looking for a meal for the family that is simple but impressive, try making a Air Fryer Whole Chicken. Air Fryer Lamb Chops are a delicious, slightly fancy dinner recipe that you can make easily in the air fryer. Pro Tips Use Any Air Fryer: This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you're using an air fryer oven, place your food on the middle rack and select the "air fry" function. Check your food as it cooks! Since each air fryer runs differently, sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. When cooking a new recipe, be sure to check on your food often. This will help you avoid over or undercooking, and help you learn your air fryer's specific ways! Have you made this recipe? Please leave a comment AND rating below! It helps other readers! Be sure to tag @AirFryerEats on instagram, if you share a picture on the gram! Let's get social, you can follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or join one of our Air Fryer Facebook Groups: Air Fryer Recipes, Air Fryer Recipes for Seniors and Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes. Don't forget to subscribe to our EMAIL newsletter. Print Recipe Pin Recipe 5 from 5 votes Air Fryer Pork Belly These little bites of Air Fryer Pork Belly are crispy, salty, and absolutely delicious. They will melt in your mouth with amazing flavor and texture. Prep Time5 minutes minsCook Time20 minutes minsTotal Time25 minutes mins Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten FreeKeyword: air fryer pork belly Servings: 4 people Calories: 623kcal Cindy - Air Fryer Eats Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark EquipmentAir fryer Ingredients1 lb Pork Belly rinsed and patted dry1 tbsp Avocado Oil1 tsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce½ tsp Mirin1 tsp Garlic Powder½ tsp Kosher Salt½ tsp Black Pepper InstructionsPreheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.Cut the pork belly into 1-inch sized pieces and place in a bowl with the oil, soy sauce, and mirin. Toss to coat, then season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread the pork belly in an even layer inside of the air fryer basket. (you can place on cut parchment paper)Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking and flipping twice during cooking to ensure even doneness (frying times will depend on the size of the pieces and your air fryer).Check the pork belly for doneness, adding more time in 3-5 minute increments until it has crisped up to your liking.Serve warm with your favorite sauce or lime wedges. Go AD FREE! Video Notes Cooking time will depend on how thick your pork belly is. Keep cooking in 3-5 minute increments until it's the right amount of crispy. Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function NutritionCalories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg Tired of the ads?Go AD Free - Become part of our Membership community! Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check. 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Jessica Formicola April 08, 2021 at 4:01 pm I love making new recipes in my air fryer, and this pork belly looks like the next thing I'm trying! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! Reply
Kay April 08, 2021 at 5:09 pm Such a quick and easy way to cook pork belly and so delicious too! Reply
Angela April 08, 2021 at 5:32 pm The air fryer is the perfect way to cook pork belly. I love these crispy delicious little bites! Reply
Kechi April 08, 2021 at 5:34 pm Such a genius idea to make pork belly bites in the Air Fryer. I love how crisp they look, wow! Reply
Michelle April 08, 2021 at 5:37 pm Love pork belly, can't wait to try this out in the air fryer! Really excited to make this! Reply
Jessica Formicola
I love making new recipes in my air fryer, and this pork belly looks like the next thing I'm trying! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Kay
Such a quick and easy way to cook pork belly and so delicious too!
Angela
The air fryer is the perfect way to cook pork belly. I love these crispy delicious little bites!
Kechi
Such a genius idea to make pork belly bites in the Air Fryer. I love how crisp they look, wow!
Michelle
Love pork belly, can't wait to try this out in the air fryer! Really excited to make this!