Maple Mustard Pork Belly Bites
Maple Mustard Pork Belly Bites are seasoned cubes of pork belly cooked crispy in an air fryer and then tossed in a maple mustard sauce. They are the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy! Oven instructions are also included
Servings: 25 bites
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds pork belly, patted dry, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup (79 g) pure maple syrup
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.*
- In a large bowl, combine the oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the pork belly pieces to the oil mixture, covering each piece.
- Lay the pork belly pieces in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.)
- Air fry the pork belly cubes for 18-20 minutes, shaking and flipping them a couple of times throughout the cooking time. Please note: Air frying times will depend on the size of your pork belly pieces and the size of your air fryer.
- When done cooking, place the pork belly bites into a large bowl. Set aside as you prepare the maple mustard sauce.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, mustard, and vinegar. Reserve about 3 tablespoons for dipping.
- Pour the maple mustard sauce over the cooked pork belly bites, tossing to coat.
- Serve warm with the reserved sauce for dipping.
Notes
*Oven Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pork belly bites as instructed. Place them in a single layer onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 42-45 minutes.
- Toss the baked pork belly bites into the maple mustard sauce.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pork belly bite | Calories: 104kcal