Crispy Pork Belly

This version of Crispy Pork belly gives you that crackly skin and tender meat without all the hassle that a lot of other recipes do! It has a very simple but flavor spice rub and doesn't waste a ton of salt! This also utilizes an air fryer, which reduces the mess and allows for a super sharable dish that delivers all the flavors with minimal ingredients and prep.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Comfort Food, Dinner, Dinner Party, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese

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Servings: servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Pork & Seasoning

1 lb pork belly thick cut
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp white pepper
1 tsp five spice powder
1 tbsp vinegar

Optional Garnish

Cucumbers
Scallions

Instructions

Cut your pork belly into large thick strips and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
Once cool, make shallow slits on both the meat side and the skin side of the pork belly.
In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar, white pepper, and five spice powder. Rub this mixture only on the meat side, making sure it gets into the slits.
Season the skin side lightly with salt, then brush the skin with vinegar.
Place the pork belly skin-side up in your air fryer at a low temperature (around 250°F / 120°C) for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, brush the skin with a little oil and air fry again at 400°F (205°C) for 20 minutes, or until the skin is bubbly and crispy.
Remove from the air fryer and slice the pork belly to your desired thickness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 30g