By Patrick Kong
Air Fryer Crispy Pork Belly
11 steps
Prep:10minCook:1h
Insanely crispy skin with a juicy, meaty interior, this is one of the best ways to enjoy pork belly.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:33:36 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
2
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories1344.4 kcal (67%)
Total Fat135.3 g (193%)
Carbs3.8 g (1%)
Sugars2.1 g (2%)
Protein22.7 g (45%)
Sodium1287.2 mg (64%)
Fiber0.3 g (1%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1kgpork belly
skin on
kosher salt
for covering skin
1 Tbsphoisin sauce
1 tspshaoxing wine
neutral oil
for brushing
rice vinegar
for brushing
Spice Mix
Instructions
Step 1
Using a fork or something sharp, poke holes all over the skin of the pork belly, making sure to penetrate the skin, but not into the meat.
Fork
pork belly1kgStep 2
Using a sharp knife, score the meat side of the pork belly in a cross-wise pattern 1-inch apart and 1/4 inch-deep.
Knifepork belly1kgStep 3
Combine hoisin sauce and shaoxing wine and brush onto the meat side of the pork belly.
Cooking Brush
hoisin sauce1 Tbsp
shaoxing wine1 tspStep 4
Make spice mix by combining sugar, 5-spice, salt, garlic powder, and white pepper.
Bowl
sugar1 tsp
5 spice powder1 tsp
kosher salt2 tsp
garlic powder1 tsp
white pepper1 tspStep 5
Rub the spice mix all over the meat side of the pork belly.
pork belly1kgsugar1 tsp5 spice powder1 tspkosher salt2 tspgarlic powder1 tspwhite pepper1 tspStep 6
Using aluminum foil, wrap the bottom and sides of the pork belly, only keeping the skin exposed.
Foilpork belly1kgStep 7
Brush a layer of rice vinegar over the skin, then sprinkle on a layer of salt, completely covering the skin.
Cooking Brush
rice vinegarkosher saltStep 8
Air fry at 200 F for 30 to 40 min, making sure the salt layer has completely dried.
Air FryerHeatStep 9
Remove the pork belly and brush off the salt. Then brush the skin with some neutral oil.
Cooking Brush
neutral oilStep 10
Air fry at 400 F for 30 to 40 min, until the skin is golden brown, puffed, and crispy.
Air FryerHeatStep 11
Remove from the air fryer, rest for 10 minutes, and enjoy with rice or any sides!
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