Description
A budget-friendly, single-serve dinner featuring pork belly cubes tossed in a sweet and savory glaze and cooked until crispy in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the pork belly cubes completely dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, minced garlic, chili flakes, and vegetable oil to form a thick glaze.
- Pour the glaze over the pork cubes and toss until every piece is evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes while preheating the air fryer.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-4 minutes.
- Place pork cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. Cook for 6 minutes.
- Shake the basket or turn the pieces with tongs. Continue cooking for another 6-9 minutes, checking every 2 minutes after the 12-minute mark, until edges are dark brown and crispy and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Transfer to a plate and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
Patting the pork dry is crucial for crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary. Watch the sugar closely as it can burn quickly at 400°F. Leftovers do not freeze well; store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 28
Keywords: pork belly, air fryer, budget dinner, single serve, crispy pork, easy dinner, gluten-free option