Honey Mustard Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Juicy pork belly bites cooked crisp in the air fryer, glazed with a sticky honey mustard sauce for a flavorful appetizer or snack. This Australian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork belly, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 (450 g), skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes pork belly
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, toss 1 lb cubed pork belly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Arrange the pork belly cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the edges are golden and crispy.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: Transfer the cooked pork belly bites to a large bowl, pour the honey mustard glaze over them, and toss gently to coat all pieces in the sticky sauce.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately while warm and crisp.