Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites are crispy and juicy at the same time. The smoky bacon taste is a flavor bomb of deliciousness.
Pork belly bites are like little bites of heaven because they simply melt in your mouth. These crispy skin bites are nuggets of pure decadence that everyone will enjoy.
Why You Will Love These Crispy Pork Belly Bites
You will love this savory, sticky, sweet dish. You can use it as an appetizer for any type of gathering, snacks throughout your day, or alongside vegetables or rice for a weeknight meal.
Want to make these fast? The best way to make this recipe quickly is to use your air fryer.
Because pork belly bites are easy to prepare and air fry in just minutes, they are a perfect fast meal for the family, or a delicious filling meal for unexpected company.
Air frying is also much easier than deep frying. You don't have to wait for the oil to heat up and worry about the extra fats and calories with oil.
Why? Because the air fryer cooks with a circulating fan and heating element that cooks foods by circulating the hot air. It's by far the easiest way!
Ingredients:
- pork belly
- olive oil
- brown sugar
- garlic powder
- ground black pepper
- paprika
Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook these pork belly bites in 2 batches.
How to Make this Air Fryer Pork Belly Recipe
- Preheat the air fryer to cooking temperature of 400° Fahrenheit/200 Celsius.
- Combine the oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Set bowl aside.
- Place the pork belly on a cutting board and pat dry using a paper towel. Using a sharp knife, cut the pork into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the pieces of pork belly into the seasoned oil mixture and toss the pieces, making sure to evenly cover all of the pork belly pieces.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and place the seasoned pork belly cubes in a single layer into the preheated air fryer basket.
- Air fry pork belly bites for 18-20 minutes. Shake and flip them a couple of times throughout the cooking process.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve.
Optional dipping sauces: These pork bites are delicious with sweet chili sauce, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce or spicy Asian sauce.
Optional flavors: You can use a family favorite homemade dry rub, add a little onion powder, minced garlic cloves, and green onion mix. For heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper, chili powder, chipotle powder, or a tablespoon of maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Cooking tips:
To maintain texture, place crispy pork belly bites on a baking rack once they have been removed from the air fryer.
I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size, and wattage, the cooking time may vary by 1-2 minutes.
FAQ'S
What dishes can be made with this recipe?
Pork belly bites can be served as a main dish with coconut jasmine rice, with a stir fry of fresh grilled vegetables or on top of some hot buttered noodles. However, they also make a wonderful appetizer or snack during the week or for a special weekend get together along with a favorite dipping sauce.
How do I store lefotvers?
Because these are so yummy, you probably won't have much leftover pork belly. But, if you do, you can safely store them. Store pork belly slices in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days. If you are planning to freeze them, wrap them in aluminum foil, and then place them inside an airtight container or freezer storage bag for up to 3 months.
Where can I buy pork belly?
Any local grocery store near you should carry pork belly in their meat department. If you do not see it on display, ask the butcher, as they may have it in back area. Local farms or warehouse-type and Asian grocery stores will also carry it.
It can also be found online through various companies like Wild Bill's and Amazon.
More Air Fryer Recipes:
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- Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
- Easy Air Fryer Ribs
- Air Fryer Bacon
- Air Fryer Country Style Ribs
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Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds pork belly
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to cooking temperature of 400° Fahrenheit/200 Celsius.
- Combine the oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Set bowl aside.
- Place the pork belly on a cutting board and pat dry using a paper towel. Using a sharp knife, cut the pork into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the pieces of pork belly into the seasoned oil mixture and toss the pieces, making sure to evenly cover all of the pork belly pieces.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and place the seasoned pork belly cubes in a single layer into the preheated air fryer basket.
- Air fry pork belly bites for 18-20 minutes. Shake and flip them a couple of times throughout the cooking process.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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Hi with the pork belly bits I have the ninja oven type air fryer do I use the basket rack or the tray thankyou