How to Make Filipino Favorite Made Easy: Air Fryer Lechon Belly (unrolled) Recipe

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The Ultimate Cebu Lechon Belly Recipe for Your Air Fryer

Imagine savoring the delightful crispiness and tender juiciness of Cebu Lechon Belly right at home, without the need for a traditional spit roast. With the convenience of an Air Fryer, you can effortlessly recreate this beloved Filipino dish, often referred to as Cebuchon.

The allure of Lechon Belly lies in its tantalizing blend of crunchy skin and succulent meat, seasoned to perfection with a mixture of herbs and spices. This modern twist on the classic Lechon de Leche uses pork belly instead of a whole suckling pig, making it more accessible while retaining all the delicious flavors.

One of the best parts? This recipe skips the tedious step of rolling the pork belly. Cooked unrolled, the Cebu Lechon Belly is easier to prepare and serve, allowing you to focus on enjoying the meal rather than fussing over the cooking process.

For an authentic Cebu Lechon experience, the pork belly is marinated with a blend of garlic, lemongrass, and other aromatic ingredients, then air-fried to golden perfection. This method ensures a crispy exterior, while the inside remains juicy and tender. Unlike traditional roasting methods, the Air Fryer dramatically cuts down cooking time without sacrificing the essence of Cochinillo.

Embrace the convenience and innovation of your Air Fryer to prepare a delectable Cebu Lechon Belly. It’s a delightful fusion of tradition and technology that promises to impress your family and friends with every crunchy bite and flavorful morsel. Dive into the world of Cebuchon and elevate your culinary adventures at home.

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Ingredients

Serves 5 – 6

6.5 lbs Pork Belly (skin on) – https://amzn.to/3gzF1AI

[marinade]

1/4 cup Knorr Liquid Seasoning Sauce – https://amzn.to/2BfZiv3
1/4 cup Soy Sauce – https://amzn.to/2XaezWD
2 tsp Salt – https://amzn.to/2yGO69C
2 tsp Pepper – https://amzn.to/3c9Visx
1/2 cup Garlic (minced) – https://amzn.to/2AkXRuw

[belly filings (place at the bottom)]

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Green Onion – https://amzn.to/2TMt94k
Bay Leaves – https://amzn.to/36FI4Te
Rosemary – https://amzn.to/2M58V1A

Steps

[meat prep]

Clean and pat dry the meat
Put the meat skin side down and score the meat diagonally
Prepare a tray and add Knorr Liquid Seasoning Sauce and Soy Sauce
Put the Meat in that tray
Make sure the meat is coated with marinade sauce on both sides
Add salt, pepper, garlic
Prepare an Air Fryer pan and place layers of foil. Make sure the foil is long enough to wrap the meat later
Place the lemon grass, green onion, bay leaves and rosemary
Put the meat on top and apply the excess marinade sauce

[air fry]

Set to Air Fry
Set temp to 350F/180C and preheat the Air Fryer
Once preheated, put the meat in the Air Fryer and cook for 45 minutes
After 45 minutes, remove the meat from the Air Fryer
Uncover the foil. Discard the foil with marinade sauce. Replace with a new foil
Apply oil with soy sauce on the skin
Place it back in the Air Fryer (preheated 350F/180C) and cook for 45 minutes or until it reaches the desired crispiness
Chop it in the bite-size and serve it!