Crispy & Juicy Pork Belly with Bone (Air Fryer Method)
Master the Flavor! Air Fryer Pork Belly with Bone for an Explosive Taste! (feat. Optimal Temp & Time)
This special recipe offers a delightfully crispy and juicy pork belly with bone, easily made right at home using your air fryer. Pork belly with bone can be tricky to cook on a pan, but this method transforms it into a culinary masterpiece with incredible flavor and texture. Perfect for special occasions or a simple treat, this recipe is beginner-friendly and will help you host your own fantastic pork belly feast!
Main Ingredients- Pork belly with bone 600g
- Herb salt, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gently pat the pork belly with bone dry using paper towels to remove any excess blood. Pressing down firmly helps to eliminate any gamey odor, ensuring a cleaner, more enjoyable flavor.
Step 2
Time for seasoning! Evenly and generously sprinkle herb salt on both sides of the pork belly. The aromatic herbs will deeply enhance the rich flavor of the pork belly.
Step 3
To ensure the pork cooks uniformly in the air fryer, score the pork belly with diamond-shaped cuts. Scoring allows heat to penetrate deeply, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. This step is highly recommended as air frying can sometimes take longer than expected.
Step 4
Now, let’s use the air fryer! Place the prepared pork belly with bone into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 180°C (356°F) and cook for a total of 40 minutes.
Step 5
Halfway through the cooking time, at the 20-minute mark, carefully open the air fryer and flip the pork belly over. This crucial step ensures even cooking and prevents one side from burning while the other remains undercooked. Continue to cook for the remaining 20 minutes.
Step 6
Once the 40 minutes of cooking are complete, you’ll have beautifully browned, crispy pork belly that looks incredibly appetizing. Carefully remove it from the air fryer and arrange it nicely on a serving plate.
Step 7
And there you have it! Your air fryer pork belly with bone is ready, boasting a smoky aroma, a delightfully crispy exterior, and a moist, tender inside. Enjoy this special pork belly dish conveniently made at home!
