Description
Crispy, golden air fryer pork belly bites deliver mouthwatering Korean-inspired flavor in minutes. Succulent pork pieces glazed with sweet and spicy sauce promise a delectable bite that will satisfy cravings instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) pork belly, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
Cooking Oil:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to a scorching 400°F (200°C), allowing it to reach the optimal temperature for crispy pork belly bites.
- Create a flavor-packed seasoning blend by whisking together olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Meticulously dry the pork belly cubes using paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve maximum crispiness.
- Gently tumble the pork belly cubes into the seasoning mixture, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly and evenly coated with the aromatic spice blend.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned pork belly pieces in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, potentially cooking in multiple batches to maintain optimal spacing.
- Initiate the cooking process, air frying for 18-20 minutes and midway through, vigorously shake the basket to promote uniform browning and crispness.
- Once the pork belly bites transform into golden-brown, crispy delights, carefully extract them from the air fryer and allow a brief resting period.
- Present the succulent bites alongside your preferred dipping sauce or integrate them into a show-stopping main course, ready to delight eager diners.
Notes
- Ensure pork belly cubes are thoroughly dried to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of crisping.
- Experiment with different spice blends like Chinese five-spice or Cajun seasoning for varied flavor profiles.
- Cut pork belly into uniform bite-sized pieces to guarantee consistent cooking and texture throughout.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow hot air circulation, which creates crispy exterior and prevents soggy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg