Air Fryer Korean Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal)
Air Fryer Korean Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal) is made with pork belly, doenjang, gochujang, sesame oil; air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes to serve 3. 480 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
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.
Tip: For the best results, partially freeze the pork belly for 30 minutes before slicing — it makes cutting uniform thin slices much easier.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 20 minutes vs ~32 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Korean Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal) at 400°F for 20 minutes. For the best results, partially freeze the pork belly for 30 minutes before slicing — it makes cutting uniform thin slices much easier.
You need: 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. This recipe serves 3 with 480 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Korean Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal) takes 20 minutes total at 400°F. Serve pork belly on a platter with lettuce leaves, sliced garlic, jalapeños, rice, and ssamjang for wrapping.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 3 and takes just 20 minutes at 400°F.
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