Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites — Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer? Look no further than air fryer pork belly bites! These little goodies are cooked in minutes and taste amazing. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear! So, what are you waiting for? Start cooking!
Pork belly is a cut of meat from the pig that has been tenderized and cured in salt. It’s often cooked by frying, but air fryers work just as well. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to cook crispy pork belly with an air fryer!
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What Is Pork Belly?
A pork belly is a cut of meat that comes from the front end of the pig’s stomach. It can be cooked in many ways, but it is most commonly fried because it has plenty of natural fat to keep it moist and delicious. Pork belly tastes best when served with applesauce or apple jelly for dipping.
Most cooks want the perfect crispy pork belly. And one of the best ways to achieve that is using an air fryer. Today, this recipe will show how to cook pork belly in an air fryer and give you a few tips for getting it just right!
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Pork Belly
- Pork Belly
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Spicy Ginger Sauce
- Green Onions
How To Make Air Fryer Pork Belly
- Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees F, air fryer setting for 5 minutes
- Cut pork belly into 1 inch pieces. Add to a mixing bowl and toss with salt and pepper
- Add pork belly pieces to the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes. Every 5 minutes, gently shake the basket to redistribute and evenly cook the pork.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the spicy ginger sauce. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and purée until smooth and pour into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry and add this to the mixing bowl. Whisk well, and pour the sauce into a saucepan. Cook over high heat until the mixture starts to boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
5. Remove pork belly from the air fryer and add to a large mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over the pork belly and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy!
Pro Tips For The Best Crispy Pork Belly From The Air Fryer
- Dry the skin off, so it’s perfectly crackling at the end.
- You can add spices, although today, I made a simple air fryer crispy pork belly. Some great seasonings would be garlic powder, onion powder, and Chinese Five Spice.
- Cuts into the pork belly will allow the meat to be tender at the end. So use a sharp knife to prepare the pork belly before air frying. The slices will allow for the spices and olive oil to seep through the meat.
- Let the pork belly rest before serving.
What to Look for When Buying Pork Belly
Pork bellies are sold at most grocery stores year-round, so you’ll always have access to them! You’ll want to check with your butcher before purchasing one because not all pork bellies are created equal.
The two things to look for when you are looking for a great pork belly for air frying are:
- The piece should be relatively flat so that all of the hot air can easily circulate the pork belly.
- Look for an excellent meater option. There will be a lot of fat on the pork belly, but make sure that there is a lot of meat on it.
What to Serve Crispy Roast Pork Belly with?
Traditionally this is served with a rice bowl, but you can use it as a breakfast item served alongside a plate of scrambled eggs. This also makes for a great pork belly sandwich, served with some coleslaw on top!
How to store?
For best results, serve this on the same day that you air fry it, but if you have any leftover, let it cool to room temperature, and then place it into an airtight container.
It will last for about 2 to 3 days. To reheat, you can place it in the microwave or reheat it in the air fryer. Heat until warmed through.
Can you freeze?
Yes, although it may not defrost well. Let the pork belly cool to room temperature, and then place it into a freezer container or bag. It will last for about 2 to 3 months.
How to reheat crispy pork belly?
If you have any leftovers, place them into the air fryer and reheat them at 400 degrees F. Air fryer is set for 8 to 10 minutes.
I usually add some olive oil and seasonings before reheating.
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Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites — Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer? Look no further than air fryer pork belly bites! These little goodies are cooked in minutes and taste amazing. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear! So, what are you waiting for? Start cooking!
- 1 pound pork belly, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 stalk green onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablepoons minced shallot
- 2 small red chili peppers, seeded and sliced
- 1 small mandarin orange
- 1/8 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
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Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees F, air fryer setting for 5 minutes
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Cut pork belly into 1 inch pieces. Add to a mixing bowl and toss with salt and pepper
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Add pork belly pieces to the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes. Every 5 minutes, gently shake the basket to redistribute and evenly cook the pork.
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Meanwhile, prepare spicy ginger sauce. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and purée until smooth and pour into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry and add this to the mixing bowl. Whisk well, and pour sauce into a saucepan. Cook over high heat until mixture starts to boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
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Remove pork belly from the air fryer and add to a large mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over the pork belly and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped green onions.
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Plate, serve, and enjoy!
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You mention cuts to make the pork belly more tender, but do not show how or where to make these cuts. Please explain. It seems like this would be an important step.