Air Fryer Spicy Maple Pork Belly Bites

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

Tender pork belly chunks glazed with a spicy maple sauce, air fried to a caramelized finish. This american-inspired pork (keto, low carb) ready in about 30 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes pork belly, olive oil, maple extract for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork belly
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp maple extract
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp erythritol

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. In a bowl, toss 1 lb pork belly cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp maple extract, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp erythritol until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Place the pork belly cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping and caramelization.
3. Step 3: After cooking, check for a crispy exterior and tender interior; cook an additional 3-5 minutes if necessary. Serve hot with a sprinkle of extra smoked paprika if desired.