Air Fryer Pork Belly

Irresistible Air Fryer Pork Belly that's tender, crispy and flavorful

Course Appetizer, Main, side

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 475kcal

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.

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.