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Air Fryer Crispy Pork Belly

Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly Recipe for Perfectly Golden Delight

This Air Fryer Crispy Pork Belly is a showstopper, delivering golden, crispy perfection with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork belly
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
  2. Score the skin in a crisscross pattern without cutting into the meat.
  3. Rub salt and five-spice powder all over the pork belly, working it into the scored lines, and let sit for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. Place the seasoned pork belly skin-side up in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 37g

Notes

This Air Fryer Crispy Pork Belly pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or rice. Feel free to experiment with additional seasonings according to your palate.

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