Air Fryer Queen's Sticky Pork Belly Bowls: A 30-Minute Family Feast
Imagine crispy, sticky pork belly piled high on fragrant rice and loaded with fresh, vibrant vegetables. This is the kind of midweek dinner that feels wonderfully indulgent yet is incredibly simple to prepare. Steph De Sousa, renowned as the "Air Fryer Queen," is bringing the heat with her sticky pork belly bowls, a quick and no-fuss recipe from her latest book, No Stress Recipe Queen.
Simple Ingredients, Bold Flavors
Using straightforward ingredients and a clever air fryer shortcut, this family-friendly meal is packed with bold, satisfying flavors and ready in just half an hour. It's the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave something special without the hassle.
Recipe Details
Prep & Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Chinese five spice
- 1kg pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
For The Sticky Sauce:
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp crushed ginger
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chilli powder (optional)
Method
- Combine the salt, garlic powder, and five spice in a bowl. Toss the pork belly pieces with this spice mix until evenly coated.
- Arrange the spiced pork belly pieces in your air fryer in a single layer. If they don't all fit at once, you can cook them in batches for best results.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 200°C and cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- While the pork is sizzling, prepare the sticky sauce by whisking together all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Once the pork belly bites are crispy and golden, toss them in the sticky sauce, coating each piece thoroughly so they become shiny and sticky.
- Return the sauced pork to the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 200°C and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the pork is beautifully glazed and sticky.
Sticky Pork Belly Rice Bowls Assembly
To serve, divide 450g of reheated microwave rice among four bowls. Arrange 1 cup of grated carrot, 1 diced cucumber, and 1 cup of corn kernels on top. Add the hot sticky pork belly bites. For an extra touch of indulgence, include soft-boiled or poached eggs if desired. Finish with a drizzle of Kewpie (Japanese mayonnaise) and a sprinkle of green onions for a burst of freshness and color.
This recipe from Steph De Sousa proves that with a few simple steps and an air fryer, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home in no time. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, these sticky pork belly bowls are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.
