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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Keto Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: April 18, 2023 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    keto air fryer pork belly on a white plate with a fork and a bowl of soy sauce

    Tender and crispy Keto Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites made in the air fryer with a sweet and spicy sauce and ready in 15 minutes.

    Only 1g of carbs per serving and is super simple and easy to make.

    keto air fryer pork belly on a white plate with a fork and a bowl of soy sauce this recipe
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    • Ingredient notes
    • Recipe instructions
    • Top Tip
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • Recipe variations
    • Other air fryer recipes you might enjoy
    • Equipment used to make the pork belly
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Diabetic friendly desserts you might enjoy
    • Keto Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites

    Pork belly is one of my favourite keto dishes and I often make it in a variety of ways including the instant pot or the traditional stove top method. All my recipes are made for people with diabetes but anyone can enjoy them. Check out my other sugar free pork belly recipes.

    • Sweet and Spicy Keto Pork Belly (stovetop method)
    • Sweet and Spicy Keto Pork Belly in the Instant Pot

    The best way to describe pork belly is a fatty slab of boneless cut of meat from the belly of the pig. The taste can vary depending on how you make it but it has a meaty and smokey umami flavour.

    I prefer to prepare it sweet and spicy which helps cut the fatty flavour and give you more of a caramelized spicy almost bacon flavour.

    Ingredient notes

    Making these crispy low carb pork belly bites only takes a few simple ingredients. Made sugar free and is diabetic friendly.

    Ingredients used in pork belly recipe
    • Pork Belly: cut pork belly into cubes or bite sized pieces are used in this air fryer recipe.
    • Olive Oil: used as a base for the sweet and spicy sauce for this pork belly recipe.
    • Garlic Powder: adding that nutty yet mild pungent flavour
    • Brown Erythritol: brown sugar swerve gives the pork belly pieces a sticky and caramelized flavour
    • Chili Flakes: this is optional if you want the pork belly slices to have some heat to them, otherwise just omit from the recipe.

    I did not add salt to this recipe as I don't think it needs it. However you may prefer to add salt.

    Recipe instructions

    How to make Keto Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites

    STEP 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Slice the pork belly into once inch cubes or bite sized pieces and place into a medium bowl.

    Next, add the remaining ingredients, toss until all the pork belly bites are well coated. Then spray the preheated air fryer basket with cooking spray if needed and place pork belly into the basket.

    Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to do this in batches. Make sure there is a little space between each piece and they are not touching. We want the pork belly pieces to get air flowing around them.

    uncooked pork belly in the air fryer basket
    Uncooked pork belly in the air fryer basket

    STEP 2: Cook pork belly for 15 - 20 minutes at 400°F. Toss or flip the pork belly bites every 5 minutes.

    Cook until your desired consistency, I prefer mine a little crispy and golden brown and I only needed to air fry for 15 minutes. However, if you like your pork belly to be extra crispy you may need more time.

    Sprinkle the air fryer crispy pork belly with fresh chopped parsley, chili flakes and serve with a side of soy sauce.

    pork belly bites on a white plate sprinkled with parsley and chili flakes

    Top Tip

    Crispy pork belly - Leave room between each pork belly slice to allow plenty of air flow. The more room the crispier the pork belly will be and will cut down on cooking time.

    Serving Suggestions

    I enjoy dipping these sweet and spicy keto air fryer pork belly bites in soy sauce. Pork belly is often served with something vinegary to cut the fattiness like a side of pickles or coleslaw.

    Storage

    Store the crispy pork belly bites in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in a frying pan.

    Freeze the cooked pork belly in an airtight container for up to a month. To thaw allow to get to room temperature and then heat up in a frying pan on the stove.

    Recipe variations

    There are many variations to enjoy a keto low carb pork belly, here are just a few ideas.

    • Sweet - instead of brown sugar erythritol you can add a hint of maple and use a sugar free maple syrup.
    • BBQ Sauce - if you have a low carb BBQ sauce you can add some instead of making your own sauce or simply use the sauce for dipping.
    • Nachos - why not have nachos and use the pork belly as the base, top with shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa for a mexican feast.

    This recipe is also gluten free.

    Other air fryer recipes you might enjoy

    • Keto Air Fryer Stuffed Meatballs
    • Air Fryer Cheesy Cauliflower Balls
    • Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts
    pork belly bite on a fork

    Equipment used to make the pork belly

    My favourite kitchen appliance is definitely the air fryer. I do get a lot of use out of it. If you are looking to purchase one, here are just a few.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Why is my pork belly not crispy?

    You may have failed to leave enough room between the pork belly pieces or you did not toss the bites every 5 minutes during the cooking process.

    Is pork belly and bacon the same thing?

    Pork belly is uncured, unsmoked and unsliced where bacon is typically cured, smoked and sliced. Both come from the belly of the pig.

    Can I make this recipe in the instant pot?

    Yes, see my instant pot pork belly recipe.

    I don't have an air fryer can I make this on the stovetop?

    Yes, see my sweet and spicy keto pork belly recipe.

    Do I have to boil the pork belly first?

    No boiling is not required for this keto air fryer pork belly recipe.

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    keto air fryer pork belly on a white plate with a fork and a bowl of soy sauce
    keto air fryer pork belly on a white plate with a fork and a bowl of soy sauce

    Keto Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites

    Oscar
    Tender pork belly bites made in the air fryer with a sweet and spicy sauce.
    5 from 41 votes
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    Prep Time : 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time : 15 minutes mins
    Total Time : 20 minutes mins
    Course : Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine : American
    Diet : Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Servings : 4 people
    Calories : 236

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Nutrition

    Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 22gFiber: 0gSugar: 0g

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ pound pork belly
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon brown sweetener
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Chili Pepper Flakes
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat air fryer to 400°F
    • Slice pork belly into bite sized pieces then toss in a bowl with remaining ingredients until well coated.
    • Spray preheated air fryer basket with cooking spray if needed and transfer the pork belly to the basket, leaving room between each piece.
    • Air fry for 15-20 minutes, flip or shake the basket every 5 minutes. Cook until your desired crispiness.
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    Notes

    Leave room between each pork belly slice to allow plenty of air flow. The more room the crispier the pork belly will be and will cut down on cooking time.

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    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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    1. Agnieszka

      January 26, 2022 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      I have a big piece of pork belly in my fridge that I got at Costco. Can't wait to try this in my air fryer! These bites look insanely good!

      Reply
    2. Michelle

      January 26, 2022 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      Such a GREAT Appetizer too! Can never go wrong with pork and an air fryer!

      Reply
    3. Luna

      January 25, 2022 at 11:35 pm

      5 stars
      This will be my new recipe for pork bites. Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
    4. Andrea

      January 25, 2022 at 10:19 pm

      5 stars
      So easy! Also loving how this is in the air fryer too!

      Reply
    5. Jerika

      January 21, 2022 at 4:43 am

      5 stars
      Can't wait to prepare this Keto Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites!:) Will be having this on our family picnic. Thanks!:)

      Reply

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