20-Min Crispy Fried Pork Belly Recipe

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Crispy Fried Pork Belly is the ultimate comfort food — golden, crunchy on the outside, and irresistibly juicy on the inside. This quick and easy recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish, giving you restaurant-quality pork belly at home without the fuss. With every bite, you’ll get that addictive crunch followed by melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Follow my simple tricks for the perfect crispy pork belly, and you’ll want to make this again and again. Trust me, wait until you see and hear the final result — it’s unbelievably good!

Crispy Fried Pork Belly Recipe

Serves: 2 to 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

For the pork belly:
1 ½ pounds pork belly
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
4 tablespoons cooking oil, for frying

For the batter:
1 ½ cups cornstarch
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 tablespoon cooking oil
¾ cup water

For the seasonings:
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika

Crispy Fried Pork Belly Instructions

1. Marinate the pork belly

• Use a fork and poke all over the pork belly slices — this little trick helps the flavors soak in faster and speeds up the cooking process.
• Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice wine. Mix well.
• Let it marinate while preparing the batter, or longer if you have time.

2. Make the batter

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, egg, cooking oil, and water until smooth.

3. Combine pork with batter

• Add the marinated pork belly to the batter and mix until evenly coated.

4. Fry the pork belly

• In a pan over high heat, heat about 4 tablespoons of cooking oil to 350°F (175°C).
• Carefully place the pork belly slices into the hot oil.
• Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Drain and repeat with the rest.

5. Season and serve the crispy pork belly

• Slice the crispy fried pork belly into bite-sized pieces.
• While still hot, season with salt, white pepper, and paprika. Serve immediately.

Tips & notes

• Poke before marinating: Using a fork helps the marinade penetrate and makes cooking faster.
• Resting time matters: Even 10–15 extra minutes of marinating deepens the flavor.
• Batter consistency: It should be smooth and slightly runny to coat evenly without clumping.
• Oil temperature is key: Keep the oil around 350°F (175°C) for a crisp crust without burning.
• Use the right oil: Choose a neutral, high smoke point oil such as peanut, avocado, or grapeseed oil.
• Season while hot: Sprinkle spices right after frying so they stick to the surface.