Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Pork Belly Bites

Enjoy the irresistible combination of tender pork belly bites cooked to perfection in the air fryer and glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or low-carb sweetener
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
• 1 green onion, finely chopped for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey or sweetener, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade

Add the pork belly pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated

Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes longer for more flavor, refrigerated

Preheat the air fryer to 375F 190C

Place the marinated pork belly pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded

Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through, until the pork belly is crispy and cooked through

Once done, remove the pork belly bites from the air fryer, place them on a serving plate, and garnish with chopped green onions

Serve the sweet and spicy pork belly bites as a delightful appetizer or snack