Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
These Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites are perfect little morsels of deliciousness, having been cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer. Serve them as finger food with a sauce on the side and they will be devoured in no time.
If you’ve never cooked pork belly in the air fryer (or any other method, for that matter) before, you’re really missing out. The circulating forced air in the air fryer gets it so crispy and the inside gets so tender and juicy.
These aren’t your go-to healthy snack, of course. Pork Belly is quite fatty, but when cooked properly, the fat gets rendered and much of it drips off, leaving you with these delicious little bites. Just eat them in moderation – which admittedly is a bit difficult once you start smelling them cooking in the air fryer.
Why You’ll Love It
- The air fryer with it’s circulating hot air ensures that every inch of the pork belly gets evenly crisped up, resulting in a delightful crunch with each bite.
- making pork belly bites becomes a hassle-free process. Simply season the pork belly, place it in the air fryer basket, and let the cooking begin.
- These pork belly bites are incredibly versatile and can be served in a variety of ways. Whether you want to enjoy them as a mouthwatering appetizer, a flavorful topping for salads or bowls, or as the star of a hearty sandwich or wrap, the possibilities are endless.
Helpful Tips
- These are best eaten right away. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- If your pork belly comes with skin on, remove the skin before cooking.
- If you prefer larger chunks, you may need to cook the bites longer to ensure they’re cooked through.
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Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork belly cut into 1" pieces, skinless
- 1 tablespoon dry rub or salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut pork belly into 1″ pieces. Sprinkle on the dry rub.
- Place the pork belly bites in the air fryer basket, leaving room for the air to circulate.
- Cook on 400 °F(200°C) for 11-13 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Remove the bites from the air fryer and enjoy with sauce, if desired.
I can see us all fighting over the last piece, haha! Those crispy little edges are my favorite.
I’m so glad we tried this recipe! The pork belly bites were a total hit and super easy to make! Thank you!
Love you description – pockets of liquid deliciousness 🙂 Definitely a new treat I need to try in my air fryer!
That is such a delicious and addictive dish. Love how crispy and inviting they look. Using the air fryer is a great idea.
Omg. These are so good! I can’t believe you make them in the airfryer.
I have been dying for burnt ends and saw this recipe and just happened to be making pork strips ..I hope I made them right
Awesome! I made it to recipe, tossing every 4 minutes up to 20 minutes total cook time. Tastes great and not tough. Eating them with rice. Yum yum plan to make them again. Thank you!
Happy to hear that Varnamala. We love them too.
The pork was perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly tender on the inside.
The combination of the crispy pork and the flavorful seasoning was a hit with my family.
My family loved them too!
This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Happy to hear that!
These are so crunchy and savory, I look forward to them every time!
They are one of our favorite things too!
I absolutely love these, and have sucb a hard time not eating them all at once
They are great aren’t they!
I’m wondering if there’s a recommended dipping sauce that would pair well with them?
Our favorite sauces are Ranch dressing, Alabama White BBQ Sauce, or Sriracha mayo.
I made a slight tweak to your airfryer pork belly bites recipe by using smoked paprika instead of regular in the seasoning mix, and it gave the pork an incredible smoky flavor.
We approve, Tia! Great choice.
I used a homemade sweet and spicy glaze I had on hand. The result was fantastic
Sounds delicious!
I decided to experiment with different spices and used a mix of garlic powder, cumin, and chili flakes instead. The end result was great!