Air Fryer Chicharrones [Video + Recipe] Easy, Quick Pork Rind
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
25 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
797 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
South American, Dominican
Air Fryer Chicharrones [Video + Recipe] Easy, Quick Pork Rind
Description
Air Fryer Chicharrones recipe converts pork belly into crispy pork rinds by cutting it into bite-sized pieces, marinating with seasonings including lime juice, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, and allowing it to rest for 25 minutes. The marination softens the meat and infuses it with flavor.
Cooking in an air fryer at 350°F crisps the pork belly pieces skin-side up for about 25 minutes until golden, or this can be done in an oven with similar timing on a wire rack. The resulting chicharrones have a crunchy exterior and flavorful, juicy interior due to the rendered fat. Lining the base of the air fryer with foil or parchment helps catch fat drippings and simplifies cleaning.
These chicharrones are recommended to be served with tostones and lime wedges, providing a balance of fatty richness and fresh acidity. The lime juice in the marinade also contributes brightness to the fried pork, making a satisfying snack or appetizer with contrasting textures.
Ingredients
- 2 pound pork belly [0.91 kg]
- 2 lime plus some extra lime wedges for garnishing
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dry, ground)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly-cracked, or ground
Instructions
1. Chopping the meat
- Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
2. Seasoning
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the meat. Combine with all the remaining ingredients. Stir to coat the meat in the seasonings and lime juice.Let it rest covered for 25 minutes in the fridge.
3. Cooking
- To cook in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 350 ºF [175ºC]. Place the meat pieces in the air fryer bowl, skin-side up. Cook for 25 minutes, or until they turn a golden-brown color.To cook in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 ºF [175ºC]. Place the meat on a wire rack, skin-side up. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they turn a golden-brown color.
4. Serving
- Remove from the oven and serve with tostones (classic, or air fried) and some lime wedges.
Notes
- Line the bottom of the air fryer base (not the basket) with foil or parchment to catch fat drippings and ease cleanup.
- Cut pork belly into uniform pieces for even cooking and consistent crispness.
- Allowing the pork to rest with the marinade helps the flavors penetrate the meat before cooking.
- Serve chicharrones with lime wedges and tostones for a complementary flavor and texture pairing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 797 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 797kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 80g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1213mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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