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

Chef John Zhang

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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:

1½ lb. Pork belly
Seasoning
1 tsp. Onion powder
1½ 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

Slice the pork belly horizontally and vertically to about 0.5 inches in depth.

Step 2

Take a bowl, add in all ingredients of【Seasoning】and mix well.

Step 3

Evenly spread the seasonings on the pork belly, but do not apply on the pork skin.

Step 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

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

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

Dice it into small pieces, and it's ready to serve.