Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites

Crispy air fryer pork belly bites are an incredible appetizer or snack! Marinated in a sweet and savory honey-bbq marinade, they're super delicious.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Marinating Time30

Total Time1

Servings: servings

Calories: 686kcal

Add the bbq sauce, honey, minced garlic, oil, vinegar, and spices to a small bowl. Mix the marinade until fully combined. Set it aside.
⅓ cup bbq sauce, 2½ tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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.
1½ lbs. pork belly
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 and serve while warm.

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.
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.