Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Golden, crackling pork belly cubes cooked to perfection in the air fryer — crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside. Marinated with garlic and vinegar for a bold, savory flavor. A squeeze of lemon at the end takes them to the next level.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) pork belly, cut into cubes
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (optional, to serve)
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Directions
- 1
Cut the pork belly into roughly 3 cm cubes.
- 2
In a bowl, combine pork cubes with crushed garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C (390 °F) for 5 minutes.
- 5
Place pork pieces in the basket in a single layer.
- 6
Cook at 200 °C for 1 hour 20 minutes, shaking the basket every 20 minutes.
- 7
Be careful when opening the basket as hot fat may splatter.
- 8
Once deeply golden and crispy, remove and drain on paper towels.
- 9
Squeeze lemon juice on top and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
Pat the pork dry before marinating for extra crispiness. Cooking time may vary by air fryer model — start checking at the 1-hour mark.
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