EQUIPMENT
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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
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Preheat the air fryer to cooking temperature of 400° Fahrenheit/200 Celsius.
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Combine the oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Set bowl aside.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Air fry pork belly bites for 18-20 minutes. Shake and flip them a couple of times throughout the cooking process.
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Remove from the air fryer and serve.
NOTES
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.
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.
NUTRITION
Calories: 990kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 101gSaturated Fat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 50gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
