Sticky Air-Fryer Pork Belly Bites

Method

1. 1

   Mix Dry Rub:

   • ✦Combine 1 tbsp light brown sugar
   • ✦Add 1 tsp smoked paprika
   • ✦Add ½ tsp sweet paprika
   • ✦Add ½ tsp ground ginger
   • ✦Add ½ tsp mustard powder
   • ✦Add ¼ tsp ground cumin
   • ✦Add ½ tsp salt
   • ✦Add ¼ tsp black pepper
2. 2

   Marinate Pork:

   • ✦Coat 500 g pork belly cubes with the dry rub
   • ✦Add 1 tsp garlic-infused oil
   • ✦Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes
3. 3

   Slow Air-Fry:

   • ✦Arrange the pork in one layer, cooking in batches if crowded
   • ✦Air-fry at 150°C for 30 minutes
   • ✦Turn after 15 minutes
   • ✦If the skin or fat is still rubbery, cook for another 5–10 minutes at 150°C
4. 4

   Drain:

   • ✦Drain the pork
   • ✦Reserve 1 tbsp rendered pork fat for the dipping sauce
5. 5

   Glaze:

   • ✦Mix 1 tbsp tamari
   • ✦Add 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
   • ✦Add 1 tsp water
   • ✦Toss the pork in the glaze
6. 6

   Crisp:

   • ✦Air-fry at 190°C for 6–8 minutes
   • ✦Turn every 2–3 minutes
   • ✦Rest for 5 minutes
7. 7

   Make Dipping Sauce:

   • ✦Combine 1 tbsp reserved pork fat
   • ✦Add 1 tbsp tamari
   • ✦Add 1 tbsp water
   • ✦Add 2 tsp light brown sugar
   • ✦Add 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
   • ✦Mix ½ tsp cornflour with 1 tsp cold water, then stir it in
   • ✦Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then repeat until bubbling
   • ✦Microwave for another 60 seconds, stirring halfway
   • ✦Rest for 2 minutes before serving