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Air Fryer Pork Belly

Published: Apr 13, 2022 By: Allianna Moximchalk Modified Apr 13, 2022
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Air Fryer Pork Belly is seriously the best kind of pork belly! This pork belly is crispy on the outside and nice and juicy on the inside. I love this recipe because it requires minimal clean up and you do not have to worry about ingredients splattering everywhere.

close up photo of pork belly in a bowl

What Makes This Recipe So Good?

  • This recipe reminds me so much of the pork belly that I like to put on top of my guacamole in my Whole30 Guacamole With Pork Belly!
  • This recipe only requires 10 minutes of hands-on time which makes it a great snack to make for those nights when you want something super delicious but you do not have much time on hand. 
  • You can use this crispy and juicy pork belly as an appetizer that can be topped off on just about anything or you can even eat it alone, which I love doing! I love putting a toothpick in it and eating it as an appetizer!
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy free, grain free, paleo, AIP (Autoimmune protocol friendly) and can be made Whole30 friendly too when you omit the coconut sugar. 
  • When I am not eating this recipe on a toothpick as an appetizer I love adding my pork belly to Homemade Deviled Eggs. 
  • This pork belly has so much flavor, it is sweet yet salty and savory at the same time! It literally melts in your mouth. 

pork belly ingredients laid out in a bowl

Ingredients: 

  • Pork belly-You can get this anywhere but I love getting mine through Butcher Box! When you order with my link you can get a monthly discount on all of the best quality meats and proteins out there. 
  • Coconut sugar-This adds a nice sweet touch to this savory snack. You can also use brown sugar if that is your thing, too! If you are doing the Whole30, you can skip this. 
  • Avocado oil-This helps get the seasonings and sugar to really soak in. While you do not have to use avocado oil, it is my favorite oil to use for high temperature baking and cooking because it has a high smoke point. 
  • Pepper & salt-For flavor. If you are doing the Autoimmune Protocol skip the pepper part as pepper is one of the things you cannot have on the autoimmune protocol. 

pork belly sauce ingredients

How To Make:

  • Step 1:

    • First, place all ingredients except the pork belly into a bowl and mix well. 

1 inch cubes of pork belly in a bowl

  • Step 2:

    • Chop the pork pork belly into ½ to 1 inch cubes.

marinated pork belly in a bowl

  • Step 3:

    • Add the cubes to the marinate and allow the pork belly to really soak it all in. 

pork belly in the air fryer

  • Step 4:

    • Place the pork belly into a single layer (you may have to do multiple batches) the instant pot at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, then flip the pork belly with tongs and cook again for 10 minutes. 
  • Step 5:

    • I like to serve my pork belly with red pepper flakes or fresh chives on top.

cooked pork belly in a bowl

Frequently Asked Recipe Questions:

What Is Pork Belly?

  • Pork belly is made from a pig and very similar to bacon. It comes from the underside of a pig right just like pork tenderloin. While the dish does not have much flavor alone, when you keep the fat cap on it and really season it, it becomes so juicy and flavorful!

What Kind Of Air Fryer Do You Use?

  • I use this 11 in 1 air fryer. It is so easy to use and has more than one function which I love. It takes up only one spot on the counter vs. having multiple different things set up. Who else hates clutter on the counter like me? HA!

Chef’s Tips:

  • Be sure to eat your pork belly warm. This pork belly does not taste very good when eaten cold. To reheat it, pop it back in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. 
  • Be sure to only cook the pork belly in a single layer, if you stack it on top of each other it won’t cook well and be crispy! 

beautiful crispy pork belly in a bowl with red pepper flakes on top

If you like this recipe, you will LOVE my other pork recipes on my blog:

  • Instant Pot Honey Mustard Pulled Pork
  • Pork Belly On The Grill
  • Pork Tenderloin With Sweet Chimichurri 

If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

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close up photo of pork belly in a bowl

Air Fryer Pork Belly

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer, delicious, easy, quick
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 20 bite size pieces
Author Allianna Moximchalk
132kcal
Cost $5
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Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork belly patted dry
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar skip for Whole30
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper skip for AIP

To top off: (optional)

  • red pepper flakes
  • fresh chives

Instructions

  • Dry pat the pork belly and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. In a separate bowl mix all other ingredients then mix the pork belly with the coconut sugar mixture.
  • Lay the pork in the air fryer in a single layer (you may need to do multiple batches of the pork belly) and air fry for 10 minutes, then flip and air fry for an additional 10 more minutes. Remove from the air fryer and serve warm.
    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

Notes

If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna
 
Be sure to serve your pork belly warm, it doesn't taste the best when it is eaten cold. 
Be sure to only cook the pork belly in a single layer, it you stack it on top of each other it wont get nice and crispy on the ends.
Quick, easy, delicious pork belly that is mess free made in the air fryer!
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Pork Belly
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 132 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 125mg5%
Potassium 43mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 3IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Allianna Moximchalk | Hi, I’m Allianna. A few years ago my friend introduced me to the paleo diet and since then it has changed my life! I went from taking over a dozen medications a day to managing all of my symptoms with diet and lifestyle. My mission is to help others do the same.

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  • Lori
    April 14, 2022

    5 stars
    Really good – the coconut sugar gives this the perfect sweet crust!

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Hi, I’m Allianna. In my junior year of college I turned to Sarah Ballantyne’s Paleo Protocol and it saved my life. During that time I completely shifted and started to manage my autoimmune disease with food and lifestyle. Since then I have made it my mission to share my clean and real food recipes with you. On Allianna’s Kitchen you can expect to find paleo, Whole30, and AIP recipes as well as things I have learned along the way as my body has healed. I’m so excited to have you here.

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