Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites

These air fryer pork belly bites are crispy, juicy, and full of flavor—no deep frying required. A quick marinade, 20 minutes in the air fryer, and a sweet chili lime dipping sauce on the side make this recipe ideal for appetizers, snacks, or rice bowl dinners.

Course Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine American, Asian-inspired

Keyword air fryer pork belly, air fryer pork belly bites, crispy pork belly bites, pork belly air fryer recipe, pork belly appetizer, sweet chili dipping sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Additional Time: 20

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 585kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Air Fryer To get those crispy edges.
mixing bowls For marinating the pork and stirring the sauce together.
measuring cups and spoons For accuracy.

Ingredients

Pork Belly:

1½ lbs. (680 g) pork belly skin removed, cut into1-inch cubes

Marinade:

1 tbsp (15 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp (12 g) light brown sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
1 tsp (3 g) garlic powder
1 tsp (2 g) paprika
½ tsp (1 g) ground black pepper
¼ tsp (1.5 g) table salt

Sweet Chili Lime Dipping Sauce:

3 tbsps (45 ml) Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice
1 tsp (5 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp (2 g) freshly grated ginger root

Garnish:

sesame seeds (optional)
sliced green onions (optional)

Instructions

Pat the pork belly cubes dry with paper towels to help them crisp in the air fryer.
1½ lbs. (680 g) pork belly
In a large bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
1 tbsp (15 ml) low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp (12 g) light brown sugar, 1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp (3 g) garlic powder, 1 tsp (2 g) paprika, ½ tsp (1 g) ground black pepper, ¼ tsp (1.5 g) table salt
Add the pork belly cubes and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate overnight for more flavor.
While the pork is marinating, make the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and grated ginger until smooth. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired, then set aside.
3 tbsps (45 ml) Thai sweet chili sauce, 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice, 1 tsp (5 ml) low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp (2 g) freshly grated ginger root, sesame seeds, sliced green onions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 to 5 minutes.
Arrange the pork belly in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece for airflow.
Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
For extra crispy edges, cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until the fat renders and the edges start to darken.
Transfer to a plate and serve hot with the dipping sauce, or over rice or noodles.

Notes

For best texture, make sure the pork belly is completely dry before marinating.
If you're using a smaller air fryer, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Letting the pork sit overnight in the marinade will give deeper flavor, but even a short soak works.
Use a splatter guard or line the air fryer basket if needed for easier cleanup.

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