Pork Belly
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Air fryer pork belly delivers crispy perfection. Cubing the belly ensures maximum surface area for browning. We'll show you how to get the perfect crackling exterior and tender interior with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and your seasoning of choice (five-spice, Korean BBQ, or just salt and pepper)
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Steps
- 01Cut the pork belly into even 1-inch cubes.
- 02Season generously. No oil needed because pork belly is mostly fat.
- 03Ready for the air fryer.
- 04The rendered fat in the bottom of the basket is even better than bacon grease. Save it.
Pork belly cubes in the air fryer develop a crackling, crispy exterior while the fat inside renders until it's nearly translucent and meltingly tender. These are basically homemade chicharrones. The key is even cubes so they finish at the same time.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 390°F (199°C).
- 02Cut pork belly into 1-inch cubes.
- 03Toss the cubes with the Korean BBQ or Smoked Paprika & Brown Sugar seasoning.
- 04Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 05Cook for 15 minutes, then shake the basket well.
- 06Cook for another 10 minutes until the edges are dark and crispy.
- 07Let drain on a paper towel for a minute before serving.
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