Crisped Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites with Chili Lime
Tender pork belly chunks cooked until crisp in the air fryer, tossed with a zesty chili lime seasoning for a bold keto-friendly snack or appetizer. This Latin American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 28 minutes, pairs olive oil, chili powder, lime zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 pork belly, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. In a bowl, toss 1 lb cubed pork belly with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp lime zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Place the seasoned pork belly cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 20 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the pieces every 5 minutes to ensure even crisping.
- Step 3: After cooking, transfer the pork belly bites to a bowl and drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately while crisp.
