Description
Air Fryer Lechon Kawali is a delicious Filipino dish featuring crispy pork belly cooked to perfection in an air fryer, offering a healthier alternative to traditional frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork belly
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 cup water
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the pork belly and scoring the skin.
- In a pot, combine the pork belly, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the pork belly from the pot and let it cool. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray the pork belly skin with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Place the pork belly in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork belly overnight.
- Serve with a side of vinegar dipping sauce for an authentic experience.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the pork belly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg