Maple Mustard Pork Belly Bites 

Indulge in the perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and tangy with Maple Mustard Pork Belly Bites. These crispy, bite-size cubes of pork belly are air-fried to golden perfection, then lavishly tossed in a luscious maple-mustard sauce that elevates every morsel. Whether you’re serving them as a party appetizer or making them the star of a casual dinner, they're irresistibly flavorful and delightfully easy to prepare—a real crowd-pleaser that disappears fast.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds pork belly, patted dry and cut into 1-inch pieces
  
  

• 3 tablespoons canola oil
  
  

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  
  

• 1 teaspoon black pepper
  
  

• ¼ cup (79 g) pure maple syrup
  
  

• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  
  

• 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 °F.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, combine the oil, salt, and pepper, then toss in the pork belly pieces until evenly coated.
   
   

3. Place the cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 18–20 minutes, shaking or flipping occasionally for even crisping.
   
   

4. Transfer the bites to a large bowl.
   
   

5. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, reserving about 3 tablespoons of sauce for dipping.
   
   

6. Pour the remaining sauce over the cooked pork belly bites and toss to coat thoroughly. Serve warm with the reserved sauce on the side.
   Oven alternative: Preheat oven to 400 °F, spread bites on a parchment-lined sheet pan, bake for 42–45 minutes, then toss in sauce.

Nutrients

• Serving Size: 1 pork belly bite
  
  

• Calories: 104 kcal