Cooking roast meat with an air fryer is a simple and oil-free process, resulting in evenly seasoned, flavorful, and crispy meat.
1. Tips for Making Flavorful and Crispy Roast Meat Using an Air Fryer
Cooking roast meat with an air fryer is a straightforward and oil-free process, ensuring that the meat is evenly seasoned, flavorful, and irresistibly crispy.
1kg pork belly
Ginger, purple onion, lime
Seasonings: Bouillon powder, sugar, garlic powder, five-spice powder, chili powder, pepper, salt.
Instructions for Making Air Fryer Roast Pork:
Step 1: Preparing the Meat
Place the meat in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of salt to remove any odor. Remove the hair and wash the meat thoroughly with water, then blanch the skin side of the meat.
Peel and lightly crush the ginger and purple onion. Prepare a pot of water, add ginger and garlic. When the water boils, add the meat and blanch for about 5 minutes, then remove and drain well (ensure the skin side is facing down and the water covers half of the meat). Once the meat is drained, use a knife to score the meat into long lines about 1cm apart for easy cooking.
Step 2: Marinating the Meat
Mix half a tablespoon of chicken stock powder, half a tablespoon of sugar, half a tablespoon of garlic powder, half a tablespoon of five-spice powder, half a tablespoon of pepper, half a tablespoon of chili powder, and a teaspoon of salt together. Squeeze lime into the remaining salt mixture and stir well. Marinate the spices into the meat. Ensure to spread evenly into every crevice for uniform flavor infusion. Flip the meat over and prick the skin with a fork. Brush the lime salt mixture onto the surface of the skin and marinate for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, apply the second layer. Then, let the skin dry and continue marinating for 1 hour.
Step 4: Presentation and Enjoyment
The roasted meat looks visually appealing with its golden hue. The skin is crispy, while the meat is tender, juicy, and not dry. The seasoning permeates every bite, imparting rich and aromatic flavors, undoubtedly becoming a favorite dish for every family member. Wishing you success and a delightful meal!