Lechon Kawali
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Serves 4
1 pound (454 g) pork belly, cut into three thick chunks
6 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups water
Cooking spray
  1. Put all the ingredients in a pressure cooker, then put the lid on and cook on high for 15 minutes.
  2. Natural release the pressure and release any remaining pressure, transfer the tender pork belly on a clean work surface. Allow to cool under room temperature until you can handle.
  3. Generously Spritz the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  4. Cut each chunk into two slices, then put the pork slices in the pan.
  5. Put the air fryer basket on the baking pan and slide into Rack Position 2, select Air Fry, set temperature to 400ºF (205ºC) and set time to 15 minutes.
  6. After 7 minutes, remove from the oven. Flip the pork. Return to the oven and continue cooking.
  7. When cooking is complete, the pork fat should be crispy.
  8. Serve immediately.