5-Ingredient Asian Glazed Pork Belly That Will BLOW YOUR MIND! | Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt + water is a budget-friendly substitute.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity, while white vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a more affordable option.

Cube the pork belly into bite-sized pieces, selecting more meaty pieces to avoid excess fat.

Prepare the sauce by mixing hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, roasted garlic, and ginger paste in a bowl.

Taste the sauce to ensure it has a good balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors.

Cook the pork belly bites in the air fryer at 400°F for 15-16 minutes without seasoning.

Remove the pork belly from the air fryer once it shows some caramelization around the edges.

Coat the cooked pork belly with the prepared sauce while it is still hot.

Return the coated pork belly to the air fryer and cook at 400°F for an additional 4-6 minutes in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Check that the sauce has caramelized and the pork belly is crispy before removing from the air fryer.

Cooking Techniques

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