Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites

Pieces of pork belly in air fryer basket.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, pork belly

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 18

Total Time: 28

Servings: people

Calories: 610kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

Air Fryer Pork Belly is absolutely irresistible! Seasoned with an easy dry rub, these pork belly bites are air fried until they’re crispy, tender + juicy.

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Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds pork belly

Dry Rub:

2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the dry rub ingredients.
Pat the pork belly dry and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Add the pork belly pieces to the dry rub mixture and toss to coat.
Preheat the air fryer to 400-degrees.
Arrange the pork belly cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to work in batches).
Air fry for 16-18 minutes, shaking the basket a few times to ensure even cooking. The internal temperature should reach 165-degrees.
Enjoy!

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Notes

Storing

Let the leftovers cool before placing them in an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Customize it

Swap the dry spices in this recipe for a Cajun seasoning blend.
Make it extra smoky by swapping the spices for my chili seasoning.
Add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes to the dry rub for extra heat.
Coat the bites of pork in barbecue sauce or white BBQ sauce after they’ve finished cooking, then return them to the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to “sear” the sauce.

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