Carne de Porco à Alentejana na Airfryer

Ingredients

• 500 g Pork Belly (cut into bite‑size cubes)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin, for meat seasoning)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher or table salt, for meat)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder (for meat seasoning)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder (for meat seasoning)
• 1 tsp Paprika (sweet or smoked)
• 500 g Potatoes (peeled and cubed; or use frozen potato cubes)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin, for potatoes)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher, for potatoes)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder (for potatoes)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (for potatoes)
• 2 tbsp Pickled Peppers (Piccolos) (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Pitted Olives (sliced)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Season the pork

   Trim any excess fat from the pork belly, cut into 1‑2 cm cubes, then toss with salt, black pepper, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika until evenly coated.

   Time: PT10M

2. Season the potatoes

   If using fresh potatoes, peel and cut into 1‑2 cm cubes. Toss the cubes with olive oil, salt, garlic powder and paprika until well coated.

   Time: PT10M

3. Preheat the Air Fryer

   Set the Air Fryer to 200 °C (392 °F) and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 200°C

4. Air fry the potatoes

   Place the seasoned potatoes in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through, until they are golden and crisp.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 200°C

5. Set aside potatoes

   Transfer the crispy potatoes to a bowl and keep warm while you cook the pork.

   Time: PT2M

6. Air fry the pork

   Arrange the seasoned pork cubes in the Air Fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. Cook for 15 minutes, turning or shaking halfway through, until the pieces are browned and crispy.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 200°C

7. Combine pork and potatoes

   In a large serving dish, gently toss the cooked pork cubes together with the crispy potatoes.

   Time: PT2M

8. Garnish and serve

   Sprinkle chopped pickled peppers and sliced olives over the top. Add a little fresh parsley if desired, then serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

25g

Fiber

3g