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Best Pork Belly Strips with Bacon Drippings Air Fryer Recipe

This crispy and flavorful pork belly dish is perfect for the carnivore diet, cooked effortlessly in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Light Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 2
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • 4-quart air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork belly cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp bacon drippings or tallow
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Season the pork belly strips by lightly coating them with bacon drippings and seasoning with salt.
  • Cook the pork belly strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and browned.
  • Serve immediately, drizzling with any remaining bacon drippings for extra flavor.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Garlic Pork Belly Strips: Add a pinch of garlic powder to the seasoning before air frying.
  • Cheesy Pork Belly Strips: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last minute of cooking for a cheesy topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalProtein: 30gFat: 60g
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