Air Fryer Crispy Dongpo Pork Bites
Air Fryer Crispy Dongpo Pork Bites
Classic DishDongpo 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
Instructions
Braise the Pork Belly
- 1In a pot, combine pork belly, 0.5 cup soy sauce, shaoxing wine, 2oz rock sugar, scallions, garlic, and 2 cups of water.
- 2Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
- 3Remove pork pieces from the braising liquid, discarding the scallions and garlic. Reserve the braising liquid.
Air Fry the Pork Bites
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- 2Place the braised pork belly cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 3Air fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Make the Glaze
- 1While pork is air frying, pour about 1/4 cup of the reserved braising liquid into a small saucepan.
- 2Add 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
- 1Toss the crispy pork bites with the glaze or serve the glaze on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 550 kcal
- Protein
- 25 g
- Fat
- 40 g
- Carbs
- 5 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Fat | 40 g |
| Carbs | 5 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.
