Air Fryer Pork Belly
If you’re like me, you love all things bacon, and pork belly is no exception! Air fryer pork belly is a can’t-miss, culinary delight! Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, and infused with savory seasonings, each little bite is a pop of porcine perfection! Make this recipe on game day or any day and watch them disappear!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds pork belly
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- cooking oil of your choice
Instructions
- Cut the pork belly into 1-inch squares or strips, then place in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the pork belly with salt and pepper, rubbing into the skin and meat (the first two steps can take place up to 1 day prior to air frying)
- Mix baking powder and garlic powder & rub the mixture all over the pork belly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 250°F.
- Spray the inner basket of the air fryer with cooking oil.
- Liberally spray the pork belly with the cooking oil (dry mixture should be moist).
- Air fry the pork belly in one layer, skin side up for 25 minutes.
- Turn up the heat to 400°F and air fry for an additional 20 minutes or until the skin is crisped to your liking.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Pork Belly
Amount per Serving
Calories
884
% Daily Value*
Fat
90
g
138
%
Saturated Fat
33
g
206
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
42
g
Cholesterol
122
mg
41
%
Sodium
1376
mg
60
%
Potassium
326
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
20
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
