PORK BELLY RECIPES AIR FRYER RECIPES

Steps:

• Lay the pork belly skin side down on a cutting board. Cut about 1/2” deep into the meat in both directions, making 2”x2” squares (do not cut through to the skin).
• Mix together the spices in a bowl. Sprinkle the spices on the meat, making sure to get spice in the grooves of the meat.
• Cut an 18” piece of foil. Fold it in half. Fold up all four corners to make a box. Place the pork belly, meat side down, in the box. Brush the top of the pork belly with white vinegar.
• Place the foil box in the air fryer basket. Cook at 200 degrees F for 30 minutes. This should dry out the skin enough that it will crisp up during cooking.
• Sprinkle the skin with salt and brush with olive oil to help crisp the skin. Cook at 380 degrees F for 50 minutes.
• When done remove from air fryer and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Turn the pork belly upside down on the cutting board and cut slices along the lines you already cut.

Steps:

• Score the skin of the pork belly, just enough to cut through the skin but not the fat underneath. The idea is that this will be your guide to cut up the pork belly once it’s done cooking so slice it to the size you want to eat it at. I’ve done cubes in the picture.
• Lay down a couple pieces of paper towel and set the pork belly skin side on it while you season the meat part. This keeps the skin dry and avoids contact with any of the seasoning.
• Mix together the seasoning salt and five spice powder. Rub it all over the bottom and sides of the pork belly avoiding the skin of course.
• Take two pieces of tin foil layered on top of each other and wrap the pork belly tightly leaving the skin exposed. Dry the skin with the paper towel ensure there is no wetness.
• Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 250F.
• Cook the pork belly at 250F for 30 minutes. Once done, turn the temperature to 350F and cook for 10 minutes. Then, turn the temperature to 375 and cook for 20 minutes. The skin should start to brown and will separate where you’ve scored it. Finally, increase the temperature to 400F and cook for another 10 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
• Remove the entire pork belly packet from the air fryer. Remove the pork belly from the foil and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Then, using your cuts on the skin as a guide, slice up the pork belly into pieces. Enjoy while hot. The meat will be tender, moist and the skin will be wonderfully crispy.