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Pork Belly Burnt Ends Air Fryer Recipe

This crispy, caramelized pork belly burnt ends recipe is perfect for those following a carnivore diet air fryer recipe approach.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • 4-quart air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork belly cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp tallow or clarified butter for greasing
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Season the pork belly: Toss the pork belly cubes with salt, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
  • Grease the air fryer basket: Lightly coat the air fryer basket with tallow or clarified butter.
  • Cook the pork belly: Place the pork belly cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the pork belly is crispy and caramelized on the outside.
  • Serve: Let the pork belly burnt ends rest for a few minutes before serving hot.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Spicy Pork Belly: Add cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the pork belly cubes before cooking for a spicy twist.
  • Garlic Butter Burnt Ends: Drizzle melted garlic butter over the pork belly after cooking for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Cheesy Burnt Ends: Sprinkle grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese over the pork belly during the last 2 minutes of cooking for a cheesy finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalProtein: 20gFat: 55g
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