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Air Fryer Crispy Dongpo Pork Bites

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Air Fryer Crispy Dongpo Pork Bites

Dongpo Pork

Prep: 20 min • Cook: 40 min. Tender cubes of pork belly, braised in the traditional Dongpo style, then finished in the air fryer for irresistibly crispy edges. Served with a concentrated soy glaze for dipping.

Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
40 min
Total time
1 hr
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Medium
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Ingredients

  • 2lb pork belly(cut into 2.5cm cubes)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce(for braising)
  • 1/4 cup shaoxing wine(for braising)
  • 2oz rock sugar(or granulated sugar)
  • 4 pcs scallions(cut into 5cm lengths)
  • 4 pcs garlic(cloves, smashed)
  • 2 cup water(for braising)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce(for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp rock sugar(for glaze)

Instructions

Braise the Pork Belly

  1. In a pot, combine pork belly, 0.5 cup soy sauce, shaoxing wine, 2oz rock sugar, scallions, garlic, and 2 cups of water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
  3. Remove pork pieces from the braising liquid, discarding the scallions and garlic. Reserve the braising liquid.

Air Fry the Pork Bites

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Place the braised pork belly cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Make the Glaze

  1. While pork is air frying, pour about 1/4 cup of the reserved braising liquid into a small saucepan.
  2. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp rock sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.

Serve

  1. Toss the crispy pork bites with the glaze or serve the glaze on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
4.4 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories550 kcal440 kcal2,200 kcal
Protein25 g20 g100 g
Fat40 g32 g160 g
Carbs5 g4 g20 g

Tips

  • Ensure pork belly cubes are relatively uniform in size for even cooking and crisping in the air fryer.
  • Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to achieve crispy results.
  • Serve immediately for the best crispy texture, garnished with chopped scallions or sesame seeds.

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