Air Fryer Pork Belly Recipes

AIR FRYER PORK BELLY

Steps:

• Slice pork belly into cube size pieces.
• Place pork belly in a bowl and add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
• Place pork belly in the air fryer skin side facing down. Set temperature at 350F and cook for 25 minutes.
• Flip pork belly with skin side facing up. Cook for another 10 minutes at 400F.
• Drizzle some BBQ sauce and mix until well covered. Serve warm.

AIR FRYER PORK ROAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove the pork from any packaging and dry with some paper towels.
• Score the skin with a sharp knife. Most butchers will do this for you.
• Rub the skin with olive oil and salt.
• Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
• Place the pork into the air fryer skin side up.
• Cook for 30 minutes.
• Turn the air fryer down to 180°C (350°F) and cook for 40 minutes.
• Depending on the weight of the pork, you may need to cook it for longer. Add roughly 30 minutes for every extra 500g (1.1 lb). The internal temperature of the pork should be at least 65°C (150°F).
• Allow to rest for ten minutes.
• Serve & Enjoy.

HOW TO COOK PORK BELLY SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with baking paper or aluminum foil.
• Rub the meat with all the spices.
• Bake 30 - 40 minutes (depending on the thickness of the meat and your oven) until crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through. Check the internal temperature (74 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Heat a large skillet. Don't add fat; the belly will render a lot of fat. Instead, place the seasoned slices in the pan.
• Cook, often flipping with tongs. If there is too much splatter, use a splatter screen. The pieces should be golden brown and crispy on both sides. Cooking will take about 5-7 minutes per side. You can slice the meat thinner for a shorter cooking time. Check the internal temperature (74 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Glaze: Should you want to glaze the meat, discard the rendered fat first, or the dish will be too fatty. Add the sauce during the last 2-3 minutes of the cooking time. Lower the temperature and flip the slices frequently to coat them all over.
• Preheat the air fryer if necessary; mine needs 3 minutes preheating.
• Place the seasoned pork in the basket in a single layer.
• Cook at 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, flipping twice in between. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the slices. Check the internal temperature (74 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Glaze the pieces (if desired) with your favorite BBQ or Asian sweet chili sauce before serving.
• Slice: When grilling pork belly slices, I prefer to use thinner slices, about ¼ - ½ inch/ 6-12 mm thick.
• Rub the meat with the spices or your favorite dry rub at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can also marinate the meat in your favorite marinade for at least 3 and up to 12 hours. When grilling, let any excess marinade drip off.
• Heat the grill. Grill the meat until slightly charred but not burnt, about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Check the internal temperature (74 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit) or cut one piece in the middle to see if it's cooked through.
• Grill pan: You can cook the sliced pork belly in the grill pan the same way. It might need a few minutes longer but check.