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Air Fryer Crispy Pork Belly | Chef John’s Cooking Class

Air Fryer Crispy Pork Belly | Chef John’s Cooking Class
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The easiest Chinese crispy pork belly recipe that gives you those beautiful cracklings. Truly a no-fuss recipe. Chef John shares simple tips to make this classic dish without the pricking holes on the skin. Using a TaoTronics air fryer, you will find that making pork is as convenient as ever.

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Recipe
PRE TIME: 10 min
COOKING TIME: 1 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 30 min
4 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • lb. Pork belly
  • Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Onion powder
  • tsp. Five spice powder
  • 1 tsp. Ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. Garlic salt
  • 1 tsp. Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. Cumin powder
  • 1 tsp. Ground salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp. Brown sugar
  • For the skin
  • 1 tsp. White vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
Directions:
Step 1
Step 1
1
Slice the pork belly horizontally and vertically to about 0.5 inches in depth.
Step 2
Step 2
2
Take a bowl, add in all ingredients of【Seasoning】and mix well.
Step 3
Step 3
3
Evenly spread the seasonings on the pork belly, but do not apply on the pork skin.
Step 4
Step 4
4
Use aluminum foil to wrap the pork belly, leaving the skin on top uncovered. Wipe the skin clean and brush some vinegar and sprinkle a little bit salt. Vinegar will take away the moisture and make it more crispy.
Step 5
Step 5
5
Put the pork belly into the TaoTronics Air-Fryer. Set the temperature to 200°F/105°C, cook for 30 minutes until the belly skin is dry. This way, it will get crispy.
Step 6
Step 6
6
Take out the pork belly, apply some salt on the skin, and brush a layer of oil. Place it back into the air-fryer, set the temperature to 400°F/200°C and cook for 40 minutes.
Step 7
Step 7
7
Dice it into small pieces, and it's ready to serve.
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