Air Fryer Pork Bites

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These Air Fryer Pork Bites are delicious and so easy to cook up! The pork comes out of the air fryer perfectly browned and tender.

pork bites in the air fryer

Pork Bites in the Air Fryer

You’ll love this recipe for easy pork bites that come out perfectly cooked every time. They are flavorful and cooked through just right. You can use these pork bites in a number of recipes, like kabobs, fajitas, protein bowls, or on top of pasta… just to name a few. Or you can serve with dipping sauces for an appetizer or main course. These pork bites would taste delicious with honey mustard sauce, bbq sauce, sweet & sour sauce, or even hot sauce.

cooked pork bites on a plate

This recipe calls for seasoning the pork with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, but you can use any seasonings you like. The air fryer really seals in the seasonings. It’s such an easy (and delicious!) way to cook pork.

Love easy pork recipes? We’ve got you covered! Check out these pork dishes made in the air fryer: Air Fryer BBQ Pork Chops, Air Fryer Breaded Pork Chops, and Air Fryer Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs.

air fryer opened to show pork bites

How To Make Air Fryer Pork Bites

First you need 1 lb of any cut of pork, chopped into bite-sized pieces. (Pork roast is shown in this recipe). Drizzle on the olive oil. Sprinkle on seasonings, and gently mix up the pork bites to coat them completely in the seasonings.

Place pork bites in the basket of the air fryer. Close up air fryer and set to 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, use a spatula to flip the pork bites in order to brown all sides.

seasoned pork bites in air fryer basket

When cooking time is complete, move pork bites from the air fryer to a serving plate.

low carb Air Fryer Pork Bites on a plate

Cooking Tips

  • You can use any additional seasonings you love on pork, such as cinnamon, chili powder, or thyme
  • Cooking with olive oil is totally optional, but it does help the pork become more brown and juicy in the air fryer
  • Be sure to flip the pork bites over halfway through cooking time to ensure even cooking

close-up of pork bites in air fryer

What Cut of Pork Is Best To Cook In The Air Fryer?

Roast pork, leg or shoulder. It should also be boneless. And, of course, it needs to fit in your air fryer. About 1-2 lbs is a good size.

fork holding piece of Air Fryer Pork Bites

What To Serve With Air Fryer Pork Bites

These pork bites make a delicious and unique appetizer. You could serve them with other complimentary appetizers like Frozen Fried Pickles In Air Fryer, Air Fryer Frozen Breaded Mushrooms, and Frozen Popcorn Chicken In The Air Fryer. The air fryer will become your favorite appliance for making crunchy, perfectly cooked appetizers that everyone craves!

hand holding air fryer with pork bites inside

Or use these to add flavorful protein to any dish! Try topping Air Fryer Potatoes And Carrots, Crispy Pan Fried Kale Recipe, or Frozen Butternut Squash Cubes In The Air Fryer with these protein bites.

fork holding piece of easy Air Fryer Pork Bites

More Pork Recipes To Try

Boneless Pork Chops in the Instant Pot

Pork Tenderloin Cooked in the Instant Pot

Instant Pot Bone-In Pork Chops

Instant Pot Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs

Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

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Air Fryer Pork Bites

These Air Fryer Pork Bites are delicious and so easy to cook up! The pork comes out of the air fryer perfectly browned and tender.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Pork
Keyword: Air Fryer Pork Bites
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 161kcal

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Drizzle olive oil on the pork bites.
  • Sprinkle on seasonings, and gently mix up the pork bites to coat them completely in the seasonings.
  • Place pork bites in the basket of the air fryer. Close up air fryer and set to 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, use a spatula to flip the pork bites in order to brown all sides.
  • When cooking time is complete, move pork bites from the air fryer to a serving plate.

Notes

  • You can use any additional seasonings you love on pork, such as cinnamon, chili powder, or thyme
  • Cooking with olive oil is totally optional, but it does help the pork become more brown and juicy in the air fryer
  • Be sure to flip the pork bites over halfway through cooking time to ensure even cooking
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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