Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Pork Bites Recipe

Overhead view of air fryer salt and pepper pork bites in a platter. Salt and pepper shake on the side with some dipping sauce and a bowl of rice.

These crispy air fryer salt and pepper pork bites are the perfect weeknight recipe. Made with pantry staples, these pork bites come together in just 30 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings to 6 servings

Calories 266kcal

Author Carmy

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

2 pounds pork butt or shoulder
1½ teaspoon salt divided into 1 and ½ teaspoons
1½ teaspoon pepper divided into 1 and ½ teaspoons
¼ cup cornstarch
oil spray

Instructions

Cut the pork into 2-inch long pieces that are approximately half an inch thick. It doesn’t have to be perfect but try to have them as close to size as possible.
Generously season with salt and pepper (1 teaspoon salt and pepper). Add the cornstarch and toss until coated.
Add the pork into the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray with oil. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you’ll have to do this in two batches.
Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. Give the basket a shake, spray a little more oil, and air fry for another 8 to 10 minutes or until the pork is crispy.
While still hot, season with additional salt and pepper (the leftover ½ teaspoon salt and pepper). Repeat until you’ve air fried all the pork.

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