Air Fryer Glazed Pork Belly Rice Bowl with Soft-Boiled Eggs
A satisfying rice bowl featuring crispy air-fried pork belly glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soyaki marinade, served over jasmine rice with soft-boiled eggs. The pork belly becomes perfectly crispy on the edges while staying tender inside, creating a delicious contrast of textures. Topped with sesame oil, green onions, black garlic, and optional chili onion crunch, this bowl offers layers of umami and heat. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend meal prep, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish that's both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pork bellychicken thighs1:1
Similar cooking time and texture
- 2 cups Jasmine rice, cooked
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- 4 tablespoons Soyakisoy sauce + mirin3:1 ratioadds glutenadds soy
Mix 3 parts soy sauce with 1 part mirin
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 stalk green onion, diced
- ½ tablespoon black garlic(optional)minced fresh garlic1:2 ratio
Use double the amount of fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds(optional)
- 2 tablespoons Crunchy Chili Onion(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine honey and Soyaki in a mixing bowl and mix well
- 2
Add pork belly slices to the bowl and coat each piece well with marinade
- 3
Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results
- 4
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 3-5 minutes
- 5
Arrange marinated pork belly slices in a single layer in air fryer basket without overlapping
- 6
Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy on edges
- 7
Prepare steamed rice and add generous servings to individual bowls
- 8
Let pork belly cool for a couple minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces
- 9
Place sliced pork belly on top of rice in each bowl and add soft-boiled eggs
- 10
Drizzle sesame oil over the top
- 11
Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and black garlic
- 12
Add Crunchy Chili Onion if desired and serve hot
Tips
Marinate pork belly overnight for deeper flavor penetration and better caramelization during cooking
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - cook in batches if needed to ensure even crisping
Let pork belly rest briefly after cooking to allow juices to redistribute before slicing
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled bowls for up to 3 days. Store components separately for best texture - reheat pork belly in air fryer for 2-3 minutes to restore crispiness.
Marinate pork belly up to 24 hours ahead. Cook rice and soft-boil eggs up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Assemble bowls just before serving for best texture.
Serve immediately while pork belly is hot and crispy. Provide extra marinade or chili onion on the side for added flavor.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip the marinating time or pork belly will lack flavor depth
Avoid overcrowding air fryer basket to prevent steaming instead of crisping
Don't slice pork belly immediately after cooking - let it rest to retain juices
Substitutions
Mix 3 parts soy sauce with 1 part mirin
Use double the amount of fresh garlic
FAQ
Can I use regular bacon instead of pork belly?
Yes, but reduce cooking time to 5-7 minutes as bacon is thinner and will crisp faster than pork belly.
How long can I store the marinated pork belly?
Marinated pork belly keeps in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Don't marinate longer as the acid can affect texture.
Can I freeze the cooked pork belly?
Yes, freeze cooked pork belly for up to 3 months. Reheat in air fryer at 375°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness.