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Bowl of steamed rice topped with crispy pork belly slices and arranged with fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and pickled vegetables in this Vietnamese Crispy Pork Belly Recipe.
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Vietnamese Crispy Pork Belly Recipe

This Vietnamese Crispy Pork Belly has a ton of different textures and is balanced by an amazing acidic and slightly sweet sauce. It's perfect for those special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to an amazing dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food, Takeout, Vietnamese
Keyword: Air Fryer Pork Belly, Asian Dinners, Asian Pork Belly, Asian Pork Belly Recipe, Crispy Pork, Crispy Pork Belly, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Recipes, Party Dish, Pork Belly Recipe, Vietnamese Crispy Pork Belly
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 16 oz skin-on pork belly
  • Salt for boiling water

For the Sauce

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 thai chilies finely sliced
  • 2 tsp sugar

Optional Serving

  • Steamed rice
  • Fresh vegetables cucumbers carrots, tomatoes

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add the pork belly and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
  • While the pork cooks, combine fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, Thai chilies, and sugar in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • Remove the pork belly from the water and pat dry. Use a fork to poke holes all over the skin.
  • Place the pork belly in the air fryer and lightly coat the skin with oil. Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for about 20 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden.
  • Remove and let rest briefly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
  • Serve over a fresh bowl of rice and spoon over the sauce. Optionally serve with fresh vegetables on the side.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 910kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 79g