Description
Crispy, succulent air fryer pork belly bites deliver mouthwatering flavor explosions that elevate home cooking from ordinary to extraordinary. Salt, spices, and perfect golden-brown edges make these irresistible morsels a guaranteed crowd-pleaser you cannot resist devouring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) pork belly, patted dry, cut in 1-inch pieces
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Cooking Liquid:
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Warm the air fryer to a sizzling 400°F, ensuring optimal heat for achieving golden, crunchy edges.
- Create a robust marinade by whisking together oil, brown sugar, and a medley of aromatic seasonings in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly massage the seasoning blend into each pork piece, guaranteeing complete and even flavor coverage.
- Carefully position pork morsels in a precise single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding and allowing proper circulation.
- Execute cooking process by air frying for approximately 18-20 minutes, intermittently agitating the basket to promote uniform crispiness.
- Monitor the pork bites closely during final minutes, ensuring they transform into delectable, caramelized nuggets with a tantalizingly crisp exterior.
- Once achieving deep golden-brown coloration and audible crackling texture, remove from air fryer and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Manage moisture carefully to ensure maximum crispiness by patting pork belly completely dry before seasoning.
- Choose pork belly with balanced fat-to-meat ratio for optimal texture and flavor development during air frying.
- Rotate and shake basket periodically during cooking to promote even browning and prevent sticking.
- Allow resting time after cooking to help retain juiciness and let skin continue crisping slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg