Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites With Chili Honey

Air fryer pork belly bites turn irresistibly crisp outside while staying juicy and tender in the center. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C), then cook the pork belly for 18 to 22 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. A quick chili-honey glaze added after cooking delivers a sweet, spicy finish without burning in the air fryer.

Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon neutral oil, if needed
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lime juice
• 1 sliced green onion, for serving
• Sesame seeds, for serving, optional

How To Make It

1. Preheat the air fryer. Set it to 390°F (199°C) and preheat for 3 minutes. Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels so the surface can crisp properly.

1. Season the pork. Toss the pork belly with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the oil only if the meat looks especially lean; pork belly usually releases plenty of its own fat.

1. Air fry until crisp. Arrange the pieces in a single layer with a little space between them. Cook for 18 to 22 minutes, shaking the basket well after 10 minutes. The bites should be deeply golden, crisp at the edges, and tender inside.

1. Make the chili honey. While the pork cooks, stir together the honey, chili garlic sauce, and vinegar or lime juice.

1. Glaze and serve. Transfer the hot pork belly bites to a bowl and toss them with the chili honey. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds, then serve immediately.

Tips

• Cut the pork belly into evenly sized pieces so they finish cooking at the same time.
• Avoid overcrowding the basket. Cook in batches if necessary, allowing hot air to circulate around every bite.
• Check early because air fryer models vary. Add 2 to 3 minutes if you want darker, crunchier edges.
• Carefully drain accumulated fat from the basket between batches, following your air fryer’s instructions.
• Add the honey glaze only after air frying because its sugars can scorch at high heat.
• For milder bites, use less chili sauce. For extra heat, add crushed red pepper or a drizzle of chili crisp.

Serve these crispy air fryer pork belly bites as an appetizer, rice-bowl topping, or bold snack while they are hot and crunchy.