Bread with pork rinds in an air fryer
Pan con chicharrón, the king of Peruvian breakfasts, is reinvented with a quick version and the same perfect crunch.
Pork rind sandwiches are the undisputed champion of Peruvian tables. That glorious combination of tender pork, fried sweet potato, and salsa criolla is a ritual that is respected, especially on weekends.
If you thought that to achieve that perfect crispiness you needed to spend hours in front of the pan and deal with grease splatters, the air fryer has arrived to save your breakfast.
With this quick recipe, you'll get juicy meat and a traditional sandwich-style golden crust in minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare a brine by dissolving two tablespoons of salt in one liter of water.
- Submerge the pork and let it rest for an hour.
- After that time, remove and dry very well with absorbent paper.
- Season the pork with a pinch more salt and the juice of half a lemon.
- Heat the air fryer to 200°C for 20 minutes.
- Then, turn over and continue cooking for another 20 minutes or until the pork is cooked and golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich with fried sweet potato, pork rinds, and salsa criolla.
TIPS
- Once you've removed the meat from the brine, be careful with the salt. A pinch or half a teaspoon more salt may be enough.
How long do you put pork rinds in the air fryer?
Place the pork rinds in the air fryer at 200°C for 20 minutes. Then, turn them over and cook for another 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
How can I make crispy bread in the air fryer?
If the bread is hard and a little dry, place it in the air fryer at 180°C for 2 to 4 minutes, until crispy.
