Air Fryer Pork Belly Recipe
Crispy, savory pork belly with a sweet and aromatic hoisin glaze, finished in the air fryer for a quick, finger‑licking dinner. The combination of five‑spice, white pepper, and a touch of vinegar gives the skin a delightful crunch and depth of flavor.
Recipe by Daniel Meng· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly
- 1/2 cup salt
- vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp five‑spice powder
- 1 tsp white pepper
Instructions
- 1Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels and use a sharp knife or skewer to poke holes evenly across the skin.
- 2In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, 2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp five‑spice powder, and 1 tsp white pepper; stir until smooth.
- 3Using a sharp knife, score the meat side of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern about 1 inch apart, then rub the prepared mixture thoroughly into the scored meat.
- 4Wrap the pork belly loosely in aluminum foil, leaving the skin exposed to allow it to crisp later.
- 5Brush the exposed skin with a thin layer of vinegar, then evenly coat it with the remaining 0.5 cup salt.
- 6Place the pork belly in the air fryer basket and cook at 250°F for 30 minutes.
- 7After 30 minutes, increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F and continue cooking for 15 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
- 8Remove the pork belly, let it rest uncovered for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then slice and serve.
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Dry the skin
Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels before poking holes in the skin.
Score the meat side
Score the meat side in a crosshatch pattern before rubbing in the hoisin mixture.
Wrap loosely in foil
Wrap the pork belly loosely in aluminum foil, keeping the skin exposed for later crisping.
Rest before slicing
Let the cooked pork belly rest uncovered for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Pork Belly with Hoisin Marinade?
- About 1 hour in total: 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Air Fryer Pork Belly with Hoisin Marinade recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Air Fryer Pork Belly with Hoisin Marinade recipe come from?
- It was shared by Daniel Meng on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.