Airfryer Pork Belly  recipe
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
48min
Total Time
58min

Crispy, tender pork belly made easy in the air fryer! This method ensures beautifully crisp skin and flavorful, juicy meat.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = piece)

For the Skin

  • White vinegar
  • Sea salt

For the Underside Marinade

  • 1tsp
    vegetable oil
  • 2tsp
    Chinese 5-Spice seasoning
  • 1tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1tsp
    onion powder
  • 1tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1tsp
    cumin powder
  • Sea salt

How to make Airfryer Pork Belly

Prepare the Pork Belly

  1. Poke small holes across the pork belly skin using a fork or skewer to help achieve crispy skin.

  2. Rub the skin with a layer of white vinegar and generously sprinkle sea salt over it. Set aside.

    Step 1.1: Rub the skin with a layer of white vinegar and generously sprinkle sea salt over it

Marinate the Underside

  1. Mix the vegetable oil, Chinese 5-Spice, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, and sea salt in a bowl.

    Step 2.1: Mix the vegetable oil, Chinese 5-Spice, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, and sea salt in a bowl
  2. Flip the pork belly and rub the marinade evenly across the meat's underside.

    Step 2.1: Flip the pork belly and rub the marinade evenly across the meat's underside

Cook in the Airfryer

  1. Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes.

  2. Set the temperature to 140°C and cook the pork belly for 30 minutes.

  3. Remove the pork belly, brush off the sea salt layer from the skin, and pat it dry.

    Step 3.1: Remove the pork belly, brush off the sea salt layer from the skin, and pat it dry
  4. Increase the air fryer temperature to 200°C and cook for an additional 12-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the meat, until the skin is golden and crispy.

    Step 3.1: Increase the air fryer temperature to 200°C and cook for an additional 12-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the meat, until the skin is golden and crispy
  5. Let the pork belly rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Settings will vary based on the thickness of your pork belly. Adjust as needed.

  2. Use an air fryer that preheats for optimal results.