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Sticky pork belly bites with a caramelized honey glaze and chopped green onions

Sticky Pork Belly Bites

Crispy air-fried pork belly is seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then finished with a sticky honey glaze and optional sesame seeds.
Couverts4 servings
Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:15 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
estimated costs pp $4.50
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 500 g pork belly cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  • Combine the soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger, black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the pork belly cubes.
  • Toss until every piece is evenly coated.
  • Arrange the pork belly in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Leave space between the pieces for air circulation.
  • Cook in batches if necessary.
  • Air fry for 10 minutes.
  • Shake the basket to turn the pieces.
  • Brush or drizzle the pork belly with the honey.
  • Air fry for another 3–5 minutes until caramelized and crisp.
  • Watch carefully during the final minutes to prevent the honey from burning.
  • Transfer the pork belly bites to a clean serving plate.
  • Let them rest for 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestions

Serve the bites with steamed rice, cucumber salad, coleslaw, pickled vegetables, or recipes from our salad collection. Smaller portions work well as part of a party platter.

Recipe Notes

Add the honey during the final minutes instead of at the beginning. This allows the pork belly to crisp before the sugar caramelizes. Find more practical cooking ideas among our air fryer recipes.

Variations

Add chili flakes, smoked paprika, Chinese five-spice, or cayenne pepper. Browse our Spices & Seasoning recipes for more flavor combinations. Maple syrup can replace the honey.

Wine Advice

A slightly off-dry Riesling balances the salty-sweet glaze and richness of the pork. A fruit-forward Pinot Noir provides a lighter red-wine alternative.

Nutrition values

Calories: 700 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 66 g | Saturated Fat: 24 g | Sodium: 560 mg | Sugar: 9 g
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Course; Airfryer / Appetizer / Fingerfood / Pork / Snack
Cuisine; Australia
Season: All Seasons
Diets; Dairy-Free / Egg-Free / Gluten-Free / Low Carb / Nut Free
Occasions Barbecue / Game Day / Party Food / Special occasions / Weekend