Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Description
Searching for the ultimate air fryer recipe? Give these easy Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites a try! This simple main dish delivers crispy, juicy perfection without the guilt. Treat yourself to this delicious pork recipe today!
Ingredients
For the Pork Belly:
- 1 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 stalk green onion, diced
Spicy Ginger Sauce (or use store-bought):
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 385°F for 5 minutes.
- Season the pork belly pieces with salt and pepper, tossing to coat.
- Air fry at 385°F for 20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Blend ginger, garlic, shallot, chili peppers, mandarin orange, maple syrup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, and brown sugar until smooth. Whisk cornstarch with water to make a slurry, add to the sauce, then pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Toss the crispy pork belly in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1162mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 258IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg