Air Fryer Recipe | How to make Lechon Belly (Roasted Pork Belly)

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt water is a basic substitute.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a unique flavor, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can mimic the flavor profile without the cost.

Add chopped Red Onion, Chili Pepper, Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Pepper and Sugar in a bowl and set it aside.

Score the meat and place it in a tray skin side up.

Rub in the sauce mixture of combined Knorr Liquid Seasoning and Soy Sauce, season with salt and pepper, and add garlic, rubbing it into the meat.

Place the lemon grass, green onions, and bay leaves in the middle of the Pork Belly.

Roll the pork belly and tie it up.

Cover with foil and put in the air fryer basket.

Set the temperature to 350F/180C and cook for 30 minutes.

Pull out from the Air Fryer, unwrap the foil, and place skin side up.

Apply the soy sauce and oil mixture on the skin.

Place back the Pork Belly in the Air Fryer (without the foil).

Set the temperature to 350F and cook for 30 minutes, rotating the pork every 10 minutes for even crispiness.

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