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Pork Belly Recipe Air Fryer

This air fryer pork belly recipe offers a perfect blend of crispy skin and tender meat, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pounds pork belly skin scored
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels.
  2. Use a sharp knife to score the skin in a crosshatch pattern.
  3. Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl.
  4. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the scored skin.
  5. Drizzle soy sauce and honey over the pork belly.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  7. Place the pork belly in the air fryer basket, skin side up, and cook for 30 minutes.
  8. Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the air fryer and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  9. Slice the pork belly into bite-sized pieces and serve warm.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, consider air frying the pork belly in two stages.