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Air Fryer Pork Belly, sliced and served with crispy skin and potato wedges.

Air Fryer Pork Belly

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine asian fusion
Servings 4 servings
Calories 960 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds pork belly
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Score the pork belly skin in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
    Scoring the pork belly skin in a diamond pattern for Air Fryer Pork Belly.
  • Rub the pork belly all over with olive oil, then season the skin with sea salt flakes, ensuring it gets into the scores.
    A hand rubbing olive oil onto scored Air Fryer Pork Belly skin on a white plate.
  • Season the meat side with Chinese five-spice powder and brown sugar, rubbing it in well.
    Air Fryer Pork Belly seasoned with Chinese five-spice powder and brown sugar.
  • Place the pork belly in the air fryer skin-side up and cook at 360°F for 40 minutes.
    Placing scored and seasoned Air Fryer Pork Belly in the air fryer.
  • After 40 minutes, increase the temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional 10 minutes to crisp up the skin.
    Air Fryer Pork Belly with a crispy, scored skin cooking in an air fryer basket.
  • Remove the pork belly from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with a side of apple cider vinegar for dipping or drizzling.
    Air Fryer Pork Belly served with crispy fries and apple cider.

Nutrition

Calories: 960kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 97gSaturated Fat: 34gSodium: 1800mgFiber: 0.3g
Keyword crispy air fryer pork belly, pork belly
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