Air Fryer Chinese Hoisin Pork Belly Bites

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness and texture.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

Add Chinese five spice and soy sauce to the pork belly and mix well.

Leave the pork to marinate for 20 minutes (or cook straight away if in a rush).

Place the marinated pork belly into the air fryer and cook for 16 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Prepare the sticky hoisin glaze by mixing garlic paste, ginger paste, sweet chili sauce, hoisin sauce, and dark soy sauce in a bowl.

Put the cooked pork belly into a pan and pour over the glaze, tossing well.

Cook the pork in the glaze for a couple of minutes until it becomes sticky.

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and fresh chili over the pork belly bites before serving.

Serve with a portion of rice and pickled vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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