The battle for the best ever pork belly: air fryer vs. deep fried! | Marion's Test Kitchen

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I know how much you guys love pork belly - as do I! - so I wanted to see which method makes the crispiest, tastiest version. You might just be surprised at the result!
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  • @CycoWardDrew
    @CycoWardDrew10 ай бұрын

    I normally don't wait this long to post a review but here we are. I purchased this kzread.infoUgkxD4Qeo-HRLxMfom_PDinM_SBfes00qJsB in early December 2023 as a replacement for another brand that started to chip and I couldn't get the basket clean. I have other Ninja branded items and the quality and longevity of their products is bar none so I figured I would give this one a try. The ceramic crisping plate was the decision maker here. I had been replacing all my non-stick pans with ceramic with great success so I thought this would be the same with the air fryer. It was. It doesn't matter what I throw into this air fryer, cleaning up is EASY (and I don't have a dishwasher).

  • @hl7015
    @hl70152 жыл бұрын

    Alternatively, brush some oil on the pork skin before going into the air fryer a second time. You will get a very crispy skin just like the fried version. 😊

  • @barbarapalmer1595

    @barbarapalmer1595

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes great idea!

  • @pavkRN
    @pavkRN2 жыл бұрын

    Marion, in the Philippines, we make pork belly by boiling the meat until tender. Dry it and place it in the fridge overnight. After that, you deep fry. The meat will be very tender.

  • @jdv4623
    @jdv46232 жыл бұрын

    In the Netherlands most Chinese takeaways first oven roast their pork belly, make big slices of it, freeze those and then when an order is placed they deep-fry the frozen pork belly slice and it really tastes amazing.

  • @thihal123

    @thihal123

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really interesting to hear about Chinese food in other countries!!

  • @fujiansister5255

    @fujiansister5255

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHxm3KSklNysnZus.htmla ha ha

  • @es4666

    @es4666

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chinese food on the netherlands is not great. I used to live there n

  • @cmaur811

    @cmaur811

    2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting

  • @LaRa-hu8yp

    @LaRa-hu8yp

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@es4666 That totally depends, if you were born there and it’s the only Chinese food you ever tasted it’s good

  • @slinca
    @slinca2 жыл бұрын

    "no need to be a hero all the time" - pretty much my life's motto

  • @calvintuano557
    @calvintuano5572 жыл бұрын

    the crispy sound of pork skin being sliced or chewed is just ugh, i just cant explain it fully into words of how good that sounds🤤😋 now im hungry in the middle of the night

  • @alltimesk8er1
    @alltimesk8er12 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite KZread chefs! Thanks for another great video Marion!

  • @n.sykes.pharmd
    @n.sykes.pharmd2 жыл бұрын

    Marion I have to say I love this new little series .. I think it's more candid, more "you" .. keep it up! ❤️

  • @barbarapalmer1595

    @barbarapalmer1595

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree.❤

  • @kerrybentley3990
    @kerrybentley39902 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant thank you Marion..your description of cooking methods are brilliant and work wonderfully.

  • @henggachhong
    @henggachhong2 жыл бұрын

    Please make more videos of you cooking with air fryer, Marion ❤️

  • @barbarapalmer1595

    @barbarapalmer1595

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes please

  • @ptg01
    @ptg012 жыл бұрын

    Well DONE ! I've also done it on a gas grill, indirect heat. Deep frying is best BUT can be dangerous if the meat has liquids. It can 'explode' ! If frying, I would do it outdoors with an induction cooktop or a butane gas burner with enough BTUh (>14k)

  • @aliseaukett1915
    @aliseaukett19152 жыл бұрын

    Wish I could add a photo. I tried cooking pork belly for the first time tonight & in the air fryer after watching this video. Super happy with the results. My kids gobbled it up. Was very delicious. The best!

  • @yinyeegoh7110
    @yinyeegoh71102 жыл бұрын

    That sound! 🤤 Surprisingly air fryer also can make it pretty crunchy, would like to try using air fryer. Thanks for making this video.

  • @lorelenefreeman7406
    @lorelenefreeman74062 жыл бұрын

    I’ve done pork belly in the air fryer a few times now. But I do it opposite - highest temp to start until there’s crackle (with a tiny bit of water in the bottom because the rendered pork fat will smoke a lot). Then temp down for a few more minutes to finish cooking. I kind of just did it the same way I would cook a pork roast in a normal oven - highest the lower temp. Always a winner in our house.

  • @curseknight5
    @curseknight52 жыл бұрын

    to be honest Marion... I watch and use ur recipes to never be the hero and just be quick and delicious

  • @Mommy.Fe.Channel
    @Mommy.Fe.Channel2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Marion.Indeed my Airfryer is a lifesaver and one of the best gift my husband have ever given to me especially in cooking pork belly with perfect crackling everytime,no fail💛Thank you for sharing the bits and detailed way off cooking pork belly💛😋More power...My family watched you since Masterchef and followed you since then....

  • @HowToCuisine
    @HowToCuisine2 жыл бұрын

    Yesh! Would love to see more video like this! 🥰😋

  • @carolynbarnes5095
    @carolynbarnes50952 жыл бұрын

    Hi Marion, loved, loved, loved this comparison. What brand of air fryer did you use, I can’t find it listed in the drop down info. Thank you

  • @sladanabista2174
    @sladanabista2174 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this has become a looked forward to meal by my family.

  • @wendyellis6402
    @wendyellis64022 жыл бұрын

    I live alone, and never deep fry, since I bought my air fryer. All that hot oil and mess aren’t for me. Definitely going for pork belly using air fryer method. Last night I roasted a whole chicken in the air fryer. Perfection 👍 Thanks so much for the Stanley knife tip, love your videos and recipes, Marion. ❤️

  • @barbarapalmer1595

    @barbarapalmer1595

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, at home I would probably use air fryer for the family. Might even do both if entertaining though.

  • @catheriam1945

    @catheriam1945

    Жыл бұрын

    I, too, live alone and as a newbie Carnivore, I seek to cook my meat products with the least amount of add-ons as possible. I do think I shall purchase Five Spice and rub into meat. I notice Marion's temperatures seemed rather low until (smacking head with flat of hand), I live in USA! Fahrenheit, not Celsius! The idea of a large amount of hot oil in a solitary kitchen -- ya' know, I think my Ninja Air Fryer is my best option!

  • @oggpogg32
    @oggpogg32 Жыл бұрын

    yuss! im gonna do it too! I'll give the airfryer a whirl!! You're my favourite channel love your stuff

  • @MrLostitnutter
    @MrLostitnutter2 жыл бұрын

    Brush the skin with white vinegar for the low temp it drys it out then oil on high amazing results with hardly any clean up

  • @paularodillo
    @paularodillo2 жыл бұрын

    Just in time... Will do this tomorrow using an air fryer. And traditionally, we deep fry it. Yes, oil will fly here and there. Hahaha.

  • @margiemartin8407
    @margiemartin84072 жыл бұрын

    Love whatever you cook 👩‍🍳 anyway.

  • @NytaPrahokKtis
    @NytaPrahokKtis2 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching your video showing food that make you feeling good. I always wished good luck and your channel grows day by day. Thanks

  • @ncheric1638

    @ncheric1638

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too. I'm from Malaysia.

  • @eddesgonzalez7585
    @eddesgonzalez7585 Жыл бұрын

    Marion, you’re a such a dedicated chef🎉you’re so charming and charismatic 🎉your laughter always makes me smile and chuckle and your food is always superb ❤Thank you, my beautiful friend 🎉

  • @gregoryj5874
    @gregoryj5874 Жыл бұрын

    Came here while looking for ways to fry cajun pork belly cracklins. Glad i did. You have enlightened me on the numerous ways to get that Cracklin pork I so deeply am addicted to.

  • @jennyrebecca7243
    @jennyrebecca72432 жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to see the leftover pork belly recipes 😂

  • @ezura4760
    @ezura47602 жыл бұрын

    I reckon with your Stanley Knife Method, you could get perfect results any way you want to cook it. Flamethrower? BBQ? Volcano?

  • @dorothyyoung8231

    @dorothyyoung8231

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d subscribe to a scheme to send Marion to an active volcano to work her magic …

  • @Dianna88

    @Dianna88

    2 жыл бұрын

    In Canada it's referred to as an exacto knife.

  • @misterbig9025
    @misterbig90252 жыл бұрын

    Yummy! Something for Sunday brunch

  • @jennysmith773
    @jennysmith7732 жыл бұрын

    I think air frying is a lot healthier than deep frying. I would go for that method.

  • @SLYkutie
    @SLYkutie2 жыл бұрын

    I will have to try the air fryer version for this. I'm nervous about fatty cuts of meat put in my air fryer because I was cooking even our regular pork sausages (brats in the States) and it was smoking a bit due to the fat bursting from the casing. I even poked holes in advance, too. I do prefer the wok or oven method for pork belly, but will have to try the air fryer next time. Thanks, Marion!

  • @zippygundoo5852
    @zippygundoo58522 жыл бұрын

    That was fun & now I’m having serious pork belly cravings at midnight.

  • @itschaja
    @itschaja2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing beats the traditional deep-fried Moo Grob! But I'm leaving all the mess of cleaning up and re-using the oil to street vendor uncles/aunties. At home = air fry only :D

  • @bobyroublard9965
    @bobyroublard99652 жыл бұрын

    that cracks made me drooling over my keyboard !! 🤤

  • @annndddy
    @annndddy2 жыл бұрын

    I've had deep fried pork belly at a Gao Lao vendor in Silom Bangkok. Best pork belly I've ever had!

  • @papitotao9822

    @papitotao9822

    2 жыл бұрын

    It sounds like you’ve been there after party!! Correct me if I was wrong.

  • @cottoncandy2894
    @cottoncandy28942 жыл бұрын

    convenience and no oil - yes i’ll go for air fryer, but if you’re looking for a “wow factor” of level of taste, crunch and etc for pork belly, deep frying is the best option ☺️☺️☺️

  • @barbarapalmer1595

    @barbarapalmer1595

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I agree

  • @BhossJV
    @BhossJV2 жыл бұрын

    I always love your videos. Ialready did Chilli Garlic and easy laksa, so yummy

  • @margiemartin8407
    @margiemartin84072 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see ❤️. Have tried it in the air fryer and it turned out pretty good .

  • @emmyguiang5216
    @emmyguiang52162 жыл бұрын

    Looks, really yummy❤️ can you please try making air-fryer battered chicken wings and drumsticks.

  • @vladimirczajkowski1091
    @vladimirczajkowski10912 жыл бұрын

    The amount of pork belly that I consume the only option for me would be air fryer. On one hand the "healthy" air fryer version life 10 years longer, deep fried pork belly reduces my life by 10 years. Guess what I want to live longer to eat more pork belly.

  • @fujiansister5255

    @fujiansister5255

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, that makes sensekzread.info/dash/bejne/lHxm3KSklNysnZs.html

  • @sb2h

    @sb2h

    Жыл бұрын

    It would only ever be unhealthy if you fried it in vegetable oil. Butter and animal fats are good for you.

  • @cwskoshikun
    @cwskoshikun2 жыл бұрын

    I've mastered both. Without a doubt air fryer is best!

  • @ChefArnab
    @ChefArnab2 жыл бұрын

    It’s Delicious 🤤

  • @l0uann3
    @l0uann34 ай бұрын

    Less oil, less clean up, almost hands free cook with air fryer. Tnx Marion

  • @IQzminus2
    @IQzminus22 жыл бұрын

    For me the air fryer really shines for weekday dinner or even for lunch or a snack. Heating up a slice of pie in the air fryer makes it a million times better then in the microwave and just like a microwave all I need to do is set the timer and heat and than I can prep whatever else I need for the meal. If I get to it 2 minutes after it beebs it doesn’t make a difference. So the air fryer method for the pork belly is convenient enough that I would be able to do it for a regular weekday dinner. Prep it the night before, quickly cook it off while preparing the side dish. But yeah deep frying is definitely worth the effort, but dangerous.

  • @TheVeryTC
    @TheVeryTC8 ай бұрын

    The moment you bit into the deep fried version I knew it would win hands down. It’s like krupuk udang (shrimp chips) - they just work better deep fried!

  • @mswong1620
    @mswong16202 жыл бұрын

    I like your earing. It suits you. Keep wearing this type of earing. Thanks for sharing your roast pork recipe. 👍

  • @sergios.9805
    @sergios.98052 жыл бұрын

    You are the best Marion

  • @random_stylzz
    @random_stylzz2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos Marion!

  • @imakesushinotsushit

    @imakesushinotsushit

    2 жыл бұрын

    🐶 Food

  • @analyntorres7716

    @analyntorres7716

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love Ms. Marion’s food

  • @roxannesumampong4768
    @roxannesumampong4768 Жыл бұрын

    You're 1 of my favorite youtube chef....THANK YOU for this new ideas from you Chef Marion😊😊😊

  • @SuperWangzy
    @SuperWangzy2 жыл бұрын

    Deep fried pork belly is actually a common cooking method in the Philippines. We call it Lechon(g) Kawali. Or the pork legs/thigh, deep fried we call it Kirspy Pata

  • @Pot3.14
    @Pot3.142 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. You can't replace deep frying with air frying. Yes, you can achieve similar results but deep frying will still be better.

  • @garymclaughin
    @garymclaughin2 жыл бұрын

    Although I have access to a deep fryer, looks like an air fryer for moi. I find pork moo easier to digest. Yummy thank you chef.🤠

  • @elmerreyes781
    @elmerreyes781 Жыл бұрын

    I saw another video where the lady put the pork belly in the air fryer at 390 for 40 minutes and it looked very crispy.

  • @jayemer69
    @jayemer692 жыл бұрын

    Wish I watched this before I made my pork belly yesterday with a air fryer, didn't turned out as I expected, it was rock hard lol. Anyway thanks for the deep frying recipe, I'll give that a go next time.

  • @04paok
    @04paok2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Marion… what’s the air fryer your using? Thanks

  • @daves5988
    @daves59882 жыл бұрын

    My Air Fryer (8L) is my go to Pork Belly cooker. Great result and very good crackle every time. Ditto for roasting a whole Chicken or cooking a Lamb Rack to die for. I also do my roast Potatoes ad Vegies in the AF. I use Aluminum Trays (20 x 20) as a baking dish to contain the mess.

  • @barbarapalmer1595

    @barbarapalmer1595

    Жыл бұрын

    Great tips here Dave❤

  • @dirtydawg448
    @dirtydawg448 Жыл бұрын

    I score mine up and down rather than diagonal - salt it the day before then roast it for 60 mins the next day - then under the grill in the oven until the skin finishes crackling - I can then cut along the score lines into small cube shapes - I serve it as a starter with three dips - sugar in one dip soy sauce in another and Pernod in the third one - delicious

  • @MermaidTreasureHunter
    @MermaidTreasureHunter Жыл бұрын

    I have an air fryer...I have some pork belly...let's do this! Thank you, Marion , You and Noi are my favorite KZread chef's

  • @alisonwhite1942
    @alisonwhite19422 жыл бұрын

    I never thought I would ever make Char Sui pork but I saw it made in an air fryer and now I think I will be able to do it. I love my air fryer as I am trying foods and recipes I never thought I would.

  • @theyellowmeaning7507

    @theyellowmeaning7507

    Жыл бұрын

    this isn't chashao/charsiu

  • @user-ob9lk8de2o
    @user-ob9lk8de2o5 ай бұрын

    Like your very cool and kind of innocent approach, very natural super many thanks and happy greetings from Shanghai

  • @lam1964
    @lam19642 жыл бұрын

    Wow, so good yummy

  • @tmackie1694
    @tmackie16942 жыл бұрын

    Me watching this: “oh please please air fry method work so I don’t have to do deep fry kitchen clean-up…” 🤞

  • @calencor

    @calencor

    2 жыл бұрын

    same for me also disposing deep frying oil is such a pain.

  • @shilpasandeep7384

    @shilpasandeep7384

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHijqsqSaLDIaLg.html...

  • @fujiansister5255
    @fujiansister52552 жыл бұрын

    看起来很好吃,我也经常做

  • @kevinforrest1669
    @kevinforrest16692 жыл бұрын

    Can you re freeze your pork after drying out and seasoning? Will it stay dry? Have been doing the inch of salt recipe for a while now for family dinners (it's a major hit) and tried the air fryer one last time (good but not great). Gonna try the deep fryer one next! Would be good to have dried pork on hand though ready to go

  • @lavishlysweet
    @lavishlysweet2 жыл бұрын

    airfryer never fails when it comes to roasted pork!

  • @marsiling
    @marsiling2 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes! It's like chicharon!

  • @Me-mb1ex
    @Me-mb1ex2 жыл бұрын

    My issue with air fryers is that any crisp I get is so short lived. 🙃

  • @barbarapalmer1595
    @barbarapalmer1595 Жыл бұрын

    Pork Belly comparison between Air Fryer and Wok was great. Of course using less oil in Air Fryer speaks volumes but you can't compare that crispy pork belly crunch from the wok. It was definitely a winner for me however; depending on the occasion and time I have, I would probably use both techniques.

  • @cassievoo2
    @cassievoo22 жыл бұрын

    Love it 😘

  • @bobroberts4351
    @bobroberts43512 жыл бұрын

    This has to be the happiest woman on earth

  • @audigga4396
    @audigga43962 жыл бұрын

    I keep my air fryer pork belly in the foil rap for the entire cook time. Seems to keep the meat moist.

  • @fho4316
    @fho4316 Жыл бұрын

    Marion - what is the brand/model of your air fryer?

  • @erickfrago7224
    @erickfrago72242 жыл бұрын

    Id go for deep fry. In the northern part of Philippines, it's a famous food item

  • @chelle21100
    @chelle211002 жыл бұрын

    My mom uses the air fryer and it turns out so well! On the stove top is scary lol

  • @kiwisamurai69
    @kiwisamurai69 Жыл бұрын

    I just airfried a pork belly for dinner tonight. It was the crispiest skin I've ever done. Didn't have to score the skin. The whole cook took one hour.

  • @aliceadler4569
    @aliceadler45692 жыл бұрын

    Team Wok Fryer here!!! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @ketsaneepetoudomsiri8065
    @ketsaneepetoudomsiri80652 жыл бұрын

    Old school is the King.

  • @melissarojas2874
    @melissarojas28742 жыл бұрын

    What air fryer do you use ?

  • @rogue17m22
    @rogue17m222 ай бұрын

    I`m gonna go with deep fried too. 😊

  • @tamugray2650
    @tamugray26502 жыл бұрын

    i don't have many gadgets, but because of this series i am slowly leaning towards getting a fryer, and my counter space is very small RELUCTANTLY, I am team air fryer...ughhh

  • @poppywilliams8404
    @poppywilliams84042 жыл бұрын

    That looks good! You just kicked me um...to the delish zone! Always ready to taste new dishes! Doing the airfryer way!! Yummy, yum! Waving to you from south Georgia-land of best Peaches, boiled Peanuts, & Vidalia onions!🥘🍲🌭🌮🍕🍟🍿🥗🦐🍝🍠☕🗽🚑🚒🚓

  • @jedym1010
    @jedym10102 жыл бұрын

    hi marion. just watched your vid and your air fryer interest me, what brand of air fryer are you using. my mom insist me to buy one

  • @kennylc
    @kennylc Жыл бұрын

    I have never tried the deep fried version although I know it's cooked that way in some parts of Asia. The skin looks decent which is a nice surprise. I have yet to see a good result with the airfryer though. Cooking in the oven alot if Chinese chefs cook the belly in high heat before reducing the temp but the result is the meat being a bit chewy. Once place in London poaches the meat first then preps the skin. The result is super juicy meat ,fat rendered nicely with super light puffy skin that you know will still be crispy when cold. Being cold is when you know if the skin has been a success or not as if tight crispness results in chewy crispy when cold. Love the experimentation here though. 👍

  • @TeylaDex
    @TeylaDex2 жыл бұрын

    with all those ominous deep frying in the wok... why has no one a deep fryer??? they're like 30 bucks...

  • @simonmartin1201
    @simonmartin12012 жыл бұрын

    Nothing beats a deep fried pork belly 👍

  • @nyhuus85
    @nyhuus852 жыл бұрын

    The best way is the danish way to make this, and its called flæskesteg on danish, we use salt and bayleafs

  • @kbknowno7585
    @kbknowno75852 жыл бұрын

    I really want to know the best way in Tucson Az to get rid of the oil after ?

  • @christinebeames2311

    @christinebeames2311

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pour it back in the bottle when cold , dispose ,

  • @sciencepower608
    @sciencepower6082 жыл бұрын

    The aluminum foil coil was a nice idea. Props to that.

  • @Pepperdotph
    @Pepperdotph2 жыл бұрын

    Air fryer! yesss

  • @greggall205
    @greggall2052 жыл бұрын

    Nice job. I think the air fryer version would have been better if it was able to go hotter. I've had good results in an oven at 220 C, but better under a grill/broiler. You have to watch it like a hawk, though, as it can burn the skin quickly. Foil is your friend here.

  • @Edwinschuur
    @Edwinschuur Жыл бұрын

    How about baking soda with the salt for the airfryer version? Might make the crunch more fluffier. Saw it in another video

  • @pb7199
    @pb71992 жыл бұрын

    i wrecked my oven the last time i tried to make crispy pork belly, but i have an air fryer that has yet to be splattered in oil and marinade so i'm going to try this

  • @koffiekransje
    @koffiekransje2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe try a whole roasted chicken from air fryer??? 😋🤭❣️

  • @thelog86
    @thelog863 ай бұрын

    I purchased yhe hole puncher(meat tenderizer) just for pork belly they dont cost much i paid around $8, i seen some for as little as $4

  • @TheGchiu
    @TheGchiu Жыл бұрын

    The oil was always going to be the winner as the bubbles in the skin are related to the water in the skin being turned into steam. The higher the temperature you apply the easier it happens.

  • @danielteo3453
    @danielteo34532 жыл бұрын

    If the air fryer one gets some oil on the top for the second fry, would it turn out better?

  • @sisiwasabi81
    @sisiwasabi81 Жыл бұрын

    so for the airfryer she did 30min at 120dg Celsius and then 10min at 200. That's all the info I wanted so someone might look for it. :)

  • @marizhernandez8365
    @marizhernandez83652 жыл бұрын

    More airfried recipes please..😊

  • @916kills
    @916kills2 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video how to make pork cracklings too??

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