Smoked Whole Pork Belly BBQ in Air Fryer
Crispy Outside, Tender Inside: Flavorful Smoked Whole Pork Belly BBQ Made with an Air Fryer
We’ll show you how to make delicious whole pork belly BBQ with the excess oil drained away, resulting in a crispy exterior and moist interior. It’s a perfect dish for entertaining or elevating your everyday meals.
Main Ingredients- 600g whole pork belly
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s make a wonderful whole pork belly BBQ using an air fryer! It’s perfect for special occasions when you’re hosting guests or to make an ordinary meal feel special. It’s easy and quick to prepare.
Step 2
First, prepare the main ingredient: the whole pork belly. Having some fresh vegetables to serve alongside will make your BBQ even more delicious. However, if you don’t have vegetables or find it difficult to prepare them, feel free to skip this step. The pork belly itself is incredibly flavorful.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to season the pork belly. Begin by sprinkling 1 teaspoon of salt evenly over the entire piece of meat. Salt is crucial for enhancing the savory flavors of the pork.
Step 4
Next, add about 1 pinch of black pepper. Pepper helps to eliminate any gamey odors and adds a wonderful aromatic quality to the meat. Feel free to adjust the amount to your preference.
Step 5
Spread 2 teaspoons of fresh minced garlic all over the surface of the pork. Garlic will infuse the meat with a deep, savory flavor and a delightful aroma, significantly enhancing the overall taste of the smoked BBQ.
Step 6
Let the seasoned pork belly sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes. This brief resting period allows the seasonings to penetrate the meat, making it more moist and flavorful when cooked.
Step 7
Carefully place the seasoned whole pork belly into the air fryer basket. It’s best to leave some space between pieces if cooking multiple or a large cut, so they cook evenly. You might need to cook in batches if your air fryer is small.
Step 8
Place it in the air fryer and cook at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 35 minutes. The cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model and the thickness of the pork belly, so check periodically. After 35 minutes, you’ll have a beautifully golden-brown, perfectly cooked whole pork belly BBQ.
Step 9
Voilà! You have a perfect whole pork belly BBQ that’s wonderfully crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. If you prepared side vegetables, toss them with vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) to create a refreshing, sweet, and savory salad that complements the rich BBQ beautifully.
