Making crispy pork cracklings in an air fryer is the best way to enjoy this popular low-carb snack.
method
- Separate the skin from the pork.
- Dry the skin completely by leaving it uncovered on a plate and place it in the fridge overnight.
- A few hours before cooking, remove the skin from the fridge and let it warm to room temperature.
- Score the top of the skin with a sharp knife in several places.
- Rub olive oil on the top of the skin, ensuring you penetrate the cracks you made from the scoring.
- Rub salt on the top of the skin, also ensuring you penetrate the cracks you made.
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F) [1].
- Place the skin into the air fryer basket, skin side up, and cook for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, check on the progress. Some air fryers may take a bit longer, so if it’s not quite to your liking, add another 5 minutes and recheck it.
- Once the crackling is cooked to your liking, remove it from the air fryer and slice it into strips.
enjoy!
- Serve your homemade pork cracklings as a crunchy snack or use them as a topping for salads, soups, or other dishes.
Remember that the cooking time may vary depending on the wattage of your air fryer. Adjust the cooking times accordingly, and keep an eye on the progress as you approach the first 20 minutes. Happy snacking!
