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Pork Belly Bites

PorkGastro-PubAir Fryer

Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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About

When people think of pork, they tend to think of pork chops or bacon. Nothing wrong with either of course, but just limiting pork to those two meats misses out on some truly fantastic cuts. Pork Belly Bites show off just how delectable the most succulent cut of pork, pork belly, can taste! With just a little enhancement from smoky, sweet brown sugar and a little fragrant garlic powder, the juiciness and tenderness of pork belly really comes into its own! Of course, becoming crisp and caramelized in the air fryer doesn't hurt one bit! Pork Belly Bites can be served at game time or as an appetizer, or enjoyed as a particularly hearty snack: the real question is how willing will you be to share such a treat?!

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds pork belly, patted dry, cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a large bowl, combine the oil, the brown sugar, the garlic powder, the salt, and the pepper.

Step 3 -Add the pork belly pieces to the oil mixture and toss to coat.

Step 4 -Lay the pork belly pieces in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer, cooking in batches, as needed.

Step 5 -Cook the pork belly pieces, shaking and flipping them occasionally, until they are cooked through at 145 degrees F and caramelized on the outside, about 18-20 minutes.

Step 6 -Serve warm.

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