Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly
A foolproof method to achieve crispy, delicious pork belly using your air fryer. Perfect as a main dish, or even sliced up and tossed into salads or ramen.
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Sharp Knife
- Paper towels
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1-2 pounds pork belly with a good balance of meat and fat
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Paprika optional
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels and place it in the fridge uncovered for 2-24 hours to dry out.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Score the skin of the pork belly in a criss-cross pattern using a sharp knife.
- In a bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (if using). Rub this seasoning mixture all over the pork belly.
- Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the pork belly to help it crisp up.
- Place the pork belly in the air fryer basket, skin side up.
- Cook for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- Once done, let the pork belly rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can brush some cornstarch or baking powder onto the skin before cooking.
- If using a larger or thicker piece of pork belly, adjust the cook time accordingly (about 5-10 minutes longer).
Nutrition
Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 587kcalProtein: 11gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 210mgVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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