Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside! Air Fryer Whole Pork Belly Roast Recipe
Effortless Air Fryer Whole Pork Belly for a Crispy & Juicy Barbecue
Say goodbye to greasy worries! With just an air fryer, anyone can easily make a delicious whole pork belly barbecue at home. The exterior becomes wonderfully crisp while the inside remains moist and full of flavor. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or a weekend dinner.
Main Ingredients- Whole pork belly (for boiling) 600g
- Whole garlic cloves 10
- Vegetables for roasting (e.g., onion, mushrooms, bell peppers) as desired
Seasoning & Aromatics- Salt 0.5 Tbsp
- Black pepper 0.5 Tbsp
- Olive oil 2 Tbsp
- Bay leaves 6
- Salt 0.5 Tbsp
- Black pepper 0.5 Tbsp
- Olive oil 2 Tbsp
- Bay leaves 6
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, it’s important to remove excess moisture from the pork belly. Use paper towels to firmly press and pat dry any blood or moisture from the surface of the pork belly. Properly draining the liquid helps ensure a clean taste without any gamey odor.
Step 2
Now, it’s time to score the pork belly. Make diamond-shaped cuts on the skin side. For the meat side, create straight cuts about 1 to 1.5 cm deep. This scoring allows heat to penetrate evenly, ensuring the meat cooks uniformly and improves the texture.
Step 3
Drizzle olive oil over the scored pork belly and spread it evenly. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the top, then rub gently with your hands to ensure the seasoning is well distributed. The olive oil helps create a wonderfully crispy skin.
Step 4
Tuck bay leaves into the slits made in the meat part of the pork belly. Bay leaves are excellent for removing any unwanted odors and imparting a subtle aroma, enhancing the overall flavor. Once prepared, let it rest in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to marinate.
Step 5
While the pork belly is marinating, prepare your chosen vegetables for roasting. Cut onions into thick wedges, trim the stems off mushrooms, and remove the seeds from bell peppers before cutting them into large pieces. Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or carrots according to your preference.
Step 6
Place the seasoned whole pork belly in the air fryer basket with the skin-side up. Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. Cooking the skin side first helps to seal in the juices.
Step 7
After 15 minutes, carefully remove the pork belly from the air fryer basket and flip it over. Arrange the whole garlic cloves and prepared vegetables around the pork belly. Return to the air fryer and cook at 180°C (350°F) for another 15 minutes. Your delicious whole pork belly roast is ready! Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.
