Ingredients

For the Pork Belly:
1.5 lbs pork belly, 700g skinless pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Honey Glaze:
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

For Garnish:
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Prep the pork: Pat the pork belly cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss with avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.

Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.

Air fry the pork belly: Arrange the cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece. Air fry at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until deeply golden and crispy on all sides. Drain any rendered fat from the drawer halfway through cooking.

Make the glaze: While the pork cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened and glossy.

Toss and serve: Transfer the crispy pork belly bites to a large bowl. Pour the warm glaze over the top and toss until every piece is coated. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.