Crispy Pork Belly Air Fryer
Air fryer pork belly recipe with crackly skin and tender meat. Just 3 ingredients and a foolproof method for crispy perfection!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g pork belly
- 1½ tsp salt
- white vinegar (as needed to cover the pork belly skin in a shallow dish)
Instructions
- 1
Score the pork belly skin with long cuts, about 2–3 cm apart.
- 2
Place the pork belly skin-side down in a shallow dish and pour in enough vinegar to cover the skin. Soak for about 15 minutes, then pat the skin completely dry with paper towels.
- 3
Rub salt evenly over the skin to draw out moisture. Let it sit for a few minutes while you preheat the air fryer to 120°C (250°F).
- 4
Cook skin-side up at 120°C (250°F) for 30 minutes. Flip skin-side down, raise the heat to 200°C (400°F) and cook for 20 minutes. Finish skin-side up for another 20 minutes, or until the skin is golden, bubbly, and crisp. Check occasionally, as exact cooking time may vary!
- 5
Let the pork belly rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Slice into bite-sized pieces and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.