Air Fryer Honey-BBQ Pork Belly Bites

Air Fryer Honey-BBQ Pork Belly Bites

These Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites are the best ever appetizer or snack! The pork belly is marinated in a sweet and savory honey-bbq marinade, then the pieces are air fried until tender and crispy. Each bite just gets better and better!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Marinating Time30

Total Time1

Servings: servings

Calories: 686kcal

Author: Laura Miner

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1.5 lb. pork belly
1/3 cup bbq sauce
2.5 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Add the bbq sauce, honey, minced garlic, oil, vinegar, and spices to a small bowl. Mix the marinade until fully combined. Set it aside.
Use a sharp knife to cut the pork belly into 1.5-inch wide strips, then again into square pieces. Transfer the pork pieces to a bowl, then pour the marinade over the pork, mixing to fully coat each piece.
Cover the bowl and set it in the refrigerator. Allow the pork to marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 18 hours.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Spray the basket lightly with oil to keep the pieces from sticking.
Cook for 18-22 minutes, stopping every 5 minutes to flip the pieces with a plastic-tipped spatula. This helps the pieces to cook evenly.
Once the pork belly pieces are crispy on all sides, carefully transfer them to a plate.
Serve right away with more bbq sauce for dipping!

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Notes

To absorb some of the rendered fat grease and decrease the chance of smoking, place a piece of bread in the bottom of the air fryer basket before cooking.
You can prep and marinate the pork belly pieces up to 18 hours in advance.
During cooking, stop every 5 minutes to flip the pork belly pieces inside the air fryer basket. This will help ensure the pieces are cooked evenly and crispy on all sides.
You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in the marinade.
This recipe was created using a 6 qt. air fryer. Work in batches if you're cooking with a smaller air fryer or cooking larger quantities of pork belly.

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