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Air Fryer Pork Belly (Lechon Kawali)

4.99 from 62 votes
Enjoy a flavor explosion with our air fryer pork belly recipe. This Filipino lechon kawali is crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 15 minutes
Chill Time12 hours
Total Time14 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Diet: Diabetic
Servings (Adjustable): 4
Calories: 777kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds pork belly slab 600g
  • 6 cloves crushed garlic
  • 3 pieces bay leaf
  • ½ tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cups water or more if needed

Instructions

  • In a medium stock pot, bring water to a gentle boil. Add salt, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf.
  • Once the water with aromatics begin to rigorously boil, gently add the pork belly slab, skin side up.
  • Skim the scum. Turn pork belly slab after every 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove pork after 45 minutes to 1 hour or when pork belly slab is fork-tender. Add more water halfway through, if needed.
  • Cool for 30 minutes or more. Place in an airtight container lined with paper towels. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Next day, gently transfer pork belly slab onto the Air Fryer tray, skin side up. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Lightly brush pork skin with apple cider vinegar.
  • Slowly insert the Air Fryer tray into the pre-heated Air Fryer at 400F (205C) in the middle cooking chamber, near the rotisserie catch. Air Fry pork belly slab for 30 minutes.
  • Brush pork skin with the remaining apple cider vinegar at the last 10 minutes.
  • Remove pork belly slab once crisp and golden.
  • Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

This air fryer recipe was tested with an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all air fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial tests after purchasing.
TIPS:
The air fryer temperate might change if you do not close the door while seasoning the brushing pork belly slab with apple cider vinegar. It’s best to close the door and manually adjust the timer as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 777kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 78g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 2677mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

Equipment

air fryer

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