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Air Fryer Pork Belly
Irresistible Air Fryer Pork Belly that's tender, crispy and flavorful
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 475 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds (680g) pork belly
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ⅓ cup (79ml) hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Slice the pork belly into strips, you may have to cut it in half to fit in the air fryer, or if you prefer, cut it into bite size pieces.
- Pre heat air fryer to 400 degrees F / 204 degrees C.
- Arrange the pork belly strips in the air fryer basket and air fry for 15 minutes. Flip and air fry for another 7 minutes, or until nicely browned and as crispy as you prefer it.
- In a small bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients to make the sauce mixture.
- Open the air fryer basket and brush the pork belly strips well with the sauce mixture. Air fry for 3 - 4 minutes or until the sauce caramelizes. You can serve the strips with more sauce on the side.
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Notes
- Watch the cooking time carefully to avoid overcooking the hoisin sauce, which can result in a bitter taste.
- Look for pork belly with the skin still attached, often found at Asian supermarkets.
- Rubbing the pork belly with light olive oil before cooking helps achieve crispy pork belly skin.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 145 degrees F / 63 degrees C, especially for thicker slices.
- You can reduce saturated fat by selecting a section of meat with less fat or removing excess fat yourself.
- Air frying times may vary depending on the thickness of the meat and your air fryer brand.
- Storage – Store any leftover pork belly in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
215mg
(9%)
Potassium
193mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
132IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.