Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
6 servings as an appetizer
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Calories
560 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Description
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites start with cold pork belly cut into roughly 1-inch pieces, aiding uniform cooking and easy handling. A marinade of canola and sesame oils combined with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper coats the pork, imparting sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.
The bites are then arranged in a single layer in an air fryer basket and cooked at a high temperature around 400°F, flipping occasionally for even browning and crispness. The result is pork belly that is browned and crispy on the edges while maintaining moist, tender meat inside.
These bites are finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, which adds texture and a nutty aroma. The dish can be served as a snack, appetizer, or part of a meal alongside dipping sauces for added variety.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds pork belly
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- sesame seeds for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Pat dry the pork belly and cut it into 1-inch pieces. For easier cutting make sure the pork belly is cold.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the meat.
- Add the pork belly pieces to the bowl and stir until well covered in the mixture.
- After that, arrange the pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If needed cook in batches.
- Air fry for 18-20 minutes, flipping them a couple of times throughout the cooking time. The cooking time will depend on the size of your pork belly pieces. They are done when browned and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve garnished with sesame seeds and your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 67g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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