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Air Fryer Korean Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal)

Name: Air Fryer Korean Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pork belly, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste); 1 tbsp gochujang; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp honey; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 1 head butter lettuce leaves; sliced raw garlic; sliced jalapeños; steamed rice for serving

4.7(5)

20 min

Time

400°F

Temp

480 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Pork Belly

1 lb pork belly, sliced 1/4-inch thick

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Ssamjang Dipping Sauce

2 tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste)

1 tbsp gochujang

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp honey

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp sesame seeds

Ssam Platter

1 head butter lettuce leaves

sliced raw garlic

sliced jalapeños

steamed rice for serving

Equipment

Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Steps

1
Slice pork belly into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
Arrange pork belly slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes.
3
Flip slices and air fry for another 8-10 minutes until edges are deeply caramelized and fat is rendered and crispy.
4
Mix doenjang, gochujang, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and sesame seeds for the ssamjang dipping sauce.
5
Serve pork belly on a platter with lettuce leaves, sliced garlic, jalapeños, rice, and ssamjang for wrapping.

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Tip: For the best results, partially freeze the pork belly for 30 minutes before slicing — it makes cutting uniform thin slices much easier.

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