Air Fryer Pork Belly
If you’ve never tried air fryer pork belly bites, now’s the time. These crispy, sticky chunks of pork are super easy to make and pack a ton of flavor. You get that perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a little tang, all wrapped up in a caramelized glaze. The air fryer gets the pork belly golden and crisp without all the mess of deep frying. I like to make a quick sauce on the side with the leftover marinade—it’s great for drizzling. Serve it with rice, noodles, or just eat it straight. I promise you’ll live these bites and make them on repeat. Let’s get cooking.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly cut into large chunks
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 1 tbsp fresh grated garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Prep the pork belly
- Rub pork belly pieces with salt and let it sit for 5–10 minutes to draw out moisture and clean the meat.
- Rinse and pat dry using paper towels.
Make the marinade
- In a bowl, mix together: soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and honey
Marinate the pork
- Toss pork belly in the remaining marinade.
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours if you’ve got the time.
Air fry
- Preheat your air fryer to 450°F.
- Arrange pork belly in a single layer.
- Cook for 15 minutes, and flip halfway.
Cook the sauce
- Heat the reserved marinade over medium heat.
- Add a splash of water to thin it out. Stir until it starts to bubble and thicken.
- Keep in mind it’ll thicken more as it cools.
Serve
- Drizzle sauce over the pork belly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot.