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Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly

Indulge in the ultimate crispy goodness with this easy air fryer pork belly recipe. Get perfectly crispy and tender pork belly in no time!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 1058 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pork Belly:

  • Place the pork belly, skin side down, into a pot of boiling water. Let it simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
    800 g Pork Belly
  • Remove the pork belly from the water and place it on a flat surface. Pat it dry using paper towels.

Prepare the Meat:

  • Turn the pork belly skin side down.
  • Make slits around 1-2 cm deep to create preferred bite-sized thickness.
  • Pat dry any excess moisture using paper towels.

Season the Meat:

  • In a small bowl, mix the onion and garlic powder. Rub the mixture over the meat side of the pork belly, including the sides.
    2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 4 teaspoon Onion Powder

Wrap the Meat:

  • Place the seasoned pork belly meat side down on two large sheets of aluminum foil.
  • Pat dry any excess moisture from the skin with paper towels.
  • Fold the aluminum foil to cover the sides of the meat, leaving the skin exposed.

Prep the Skin:

  • Rub the exposed skin side with white vinegar and let it sit for about 30 seconds to dry.
    1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • Rub the dried skin side with the desired amount of salt.
    ½ - 1 tablespoon Salt

Create Airflow:

  • Use a tenderizer, poker, or fork to poke/perforate the skin side, enhancing crispiness. Pat dry any excess moisture with paper towels.

Refrigerate:

  • Refrigerate the pork belly, wrapped in foil, for 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat and Air Fry:

  • Remove the pork belly from the fridge. Lightly brush the skin side with vegetable oil.
    Vegetable Oil
  • Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F) for a few minutes.

First Air Fry Round:

  • Place the pork belly in the air fryer basket, skin side up. Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 30 minutes.

Enhance Crispiness:

  • Remove the basket and place it on a flat surface. Use the tenderizer, poker, or fork to poke/perforate the skin side a bit more for extra crispiness.

Second Air Fry Round:

  • Return the basket to the air fryer. Air fry for an additional 20-25 minutes at 200°C (390°F).

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Carefully remove the pork belly from the aluminum foil and place it on a chopping board. Allow it to cool for a bit.
  • Chop the pork belly into bite-sized pieces and serve with your preferred sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 1058kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 107gSaturated Fat: 39gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 50gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 939mgPotassium: 408mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Keyword airfryer, belly, Crispy, pork
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