Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites | Easy & Addictive!

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is a cost-effective alternative.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be tailored to taste, while ketchup is a budget-friendly option.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while maple syrup can be found at lower prices.

Defrost pork chops overnight in the fridge.

Chop defrosted pork chops into small bite-sized pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches.

Use a plastic cutting board for raw meat to avoid cross-contamination.

In a mixing bowl, add mustard as a binder for the seasonings.

Add a hefty amount of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the bowl.

Add a good amount of salt and black pepper, and optionally cayenne pepper for heat.

Mix in a little bit of brown sugar with the seasonings.

Preheat air fryer to 400°F for a couple of minutes.

Add seasoned pork pieces to the air fryer, spacing them out.

Cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.

Chop a small amount of parsley while the pork is cooking.

After 15 minutes, remove the pork from the air fryer, avoiding excess liquid.

In a large glass bowl, add the hot pork, melted butter, and chopped parsley.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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