Homemade Caramelized Chicharron in the Air Fryer by @luchokooc

55 min

4 servings

🍖

500 g

Pork belly

🌶️

30 g

Paprika

🍬

100 g

Brown sugar

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Pepper

🧄

2 g

Garlic powder

🥢

60 ml

Soy sauce

🍖

240 ml

BBQ sauce

🌼

15 ml

Mustard

🍶

45 ml

Vinegar

🌿

8 g

Cilantro

  1. Cut
    • pork belly

    Cut the pork belly into bite-size cubes using a knife and cutting board.

  2. Combine
    • paprika
    • brown sugar

    Combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl to make the rub.

  3. Coat
    • pork belly
    • paprika
    • brown sugar

    Coat the pork belly cubes evenly with the prepared rub.

  4. Wrap
    • pork belly

    Wrap the seasoned pork belly tightly in aluminum foil. Place the foil packet in the air fryer.

  5. Cook
    • pork belly

    Cook the wrapped pork belly at 180°C / 356°F for 25 min.

  6. Return
    • pork belly

    Carefully unwrap the pork belly. Return the cubes to the air fryer basket.

  7. Cook
    • pork belly

    Cook the uncovered pork belly at 220°C / 428°F for 10 min until browned and crisp.

  8. Add
    • soy sauce
    • Vinegar

    Add soy sauce, bbq sauce with aged rum, mustard, vinegar, and the remaining rub to a frying pan.

  9. Cook
    • soy sauce

    Cook the sauce over medium heat for 5 min. Stir until it becomes creamy and slightly thickened.

  10. Add
    • pork belly
    • soy sauce

    Add the crisp pork belly to the sauce. Toss until every piece is coated.

  11. Garnish
    • cilantro

    Remove from the heat and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Homemade Caramelized Chicharron in the Air Fryer by @luchokooc

55 min

4 servings

🍖

500 g

Pork belly

🌶️

30 g

Paprika

🍬

100 g

Brown sugar

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Pepper

🧄

2 g

Garlic powder

🥢

60 ml

Soy sauce

🍖

240 ml

BBQ sauce

🌼

15 ml

Mustard

🍶

45 ml

Vinegar

🌿

8 g

Cilantro

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Cut the pork belly into bite-size cubes using a knife and cutting board.

    🍖pork belly
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/11

    Combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl to make the rub.

    🌶️paprika
    🍬brown sugar
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🧄garlic powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/11

    Coat the pork belly cubes evenly with the prepared rub.

    🍖pork belly
    🌶️paprika
    🍬brown sugar
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🧄garlic powder
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/11

    Wrap the seasoned pork belly tightly in aluminum foil. Place the foil packet in the air fryer.

    🍖pork belly
    🧻aluminum foil
    🥢tongs

  5. Step 5/11

    Cook the wrapped pork belly at 180°C / 356°F for 25 min.

    🍖pork belly
    🥢tongs

  6. Step 6/11

    Carefully unwrap the pork belly. Return the cubes to the air fryer basket.

    🍖pork belly
    🧻aluminum foil
    🥢tongs

  7. Step 7/11

    Cook the uncovered pork belly at 220°C / 428°F for 10 min until browned and crisp.

    🍖pork belly
    🥢tongs

  8. Step 8/11

    Add soy sauce, bbq sauce with aged rum, mustard, vinegar, and the remaining rub to a frying pan.

    🥢soy sauce
    🥫bbq sauce with aged rum
    🌼mustard
    🍶vinegar
    🌶️paprika
    🍬brown sugar
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🧄garlic powder
    🍳frying pan
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/11

    Cook the sauce over medium heat for 5 min. Stir until it becomes creamy and slightly thickened.

    🥢soy sauce
    🥫bbq sauce with aged rum
    🌼mustard
    🍶vinegar
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  10. Step 10/11

    Add the crisp pork belly to the sauce. Toss until every piece is coated.

    🍖pork belly
    🥢soy sauce
    🥫bbq sauce with aged rum
    🌼mustard
    🍶vinegar
    🍳frying pan
    🥢tongs
    🥄spatula

  11. Step 11/11

    Remove from the heat and garnish with cilantro before serving.

    🌿cilantro
    🥢tongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Herbs and spices, Sweeteners, Condiments, Herbs

Ingredients

Pork belly, Paprika, Brown sugar, Salt, Pepper, Garlic powder, Soy sauce, BBQ sauce, Mustard, Vinegar, Cilantro

Notes

Pork belly (strips, cut into cubes), Paprika (for the rub), Brown sugar (for the rub), Salt (to taste, for the rub), Pepper (to taste, for the rub), Garlic powder (to taste, for the rub), Soy sauce (with Maggi seasoning, for caramelizing), BBQ sauce (with Medellin 8 year rum, for caramelizing), Mustard (for caramelizing), Vinegar (for caramelizing), Cilantro (to finish, no amount given)

Allergens

Soy, Gluten, Mustard

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

to inform

Calories

620 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 18g, Fat: 43g, Carbohydrates: 39g, Sugar: 34g, Fiber: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 1560mg, Iron: 2.4mg, Potassium: 420mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin C: 2mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

40 minutes

Overall

55 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, aluminum foil, frying pan, measuring cups, measuring spoons, tongs, spatula

Appliances

Air fryer, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Party, Game day

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@luchokooc

Origin

Cuisine

Colombian, Latin American

Geographic

Colombia, South America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Sticky, Tender, Creamy

Flavors

Sweet, Salty, Smoky, Savory, Tangy, Spicy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat in an air fryer at 180°C / 356°F until hot), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)