Air Fryer Pork Belly Recipe

crispy pork belly sizzle to perfection inside an air fryer basket, creating a mouthwatering aroma that promises a delightful crunch.

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Air Fryer Pork Belly Recipe

How to cook air fryer pork belly so it's full of flavor with a great crispy texture on the outside. Same instructions for salt pork and just so delicious.

Prep Time5

Cook Time13

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: air fryer, ninja foodi, pork belly, salt pork

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 air fryer

Ingredients

1 slab pork belly or salted pork
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp pepper optional
1 pinch salt optional, if it's not already salted
1/4 tsp garlic powder optional, to add flavor, or use onion powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if you want a spicy element to it

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
Slice pork belly or salted pork into 1" thick pieces. Rub olive oil on all sides of each piece, then sprinkle desired seasonings all over. If you have pork belly that isn't salted then sprinkle salt on all sides too.
Place inside air fryer basket without overlapping.
Cook at 400 degrees F for 13 minutes total flipping after minute 5 and 10. Remove when it is as browned and crispy on the outside as you'd like. Thicker pieces will take longer. Ensure it is cooked all the way thru before consuming since it is pork.

Video

Notes

Adding a Sauce

If you would like to add teriyaki sauce or bbq sauce to the top to crisp and caramelize, brush on 2-3 minutes before the end cooking time. Check, add 1 minute at a time until it is as crispy and golden brown as you'd like.

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