Servings: people
Pork Crackling in Airfryer/Actifry
Learn how to make crispy pork crackling from scratch in the airfryer! This simple guide provides you with step-by-step instructions to prepare and season your own crackling, perfect for your next gathering.
Equipment
- 1 Airfryer
- 1 Actifry
Ingredients
- 15 gram Difficult e.g., from a loin roast. Preferably with a fat layer
- 18 gram Vinegar
- 18 gram Coarse salt
Instructions
- Start with 450 g of rind from a loin roast. Cut the rind into smaller pieces, and halve them for easy cooking.
- Prepare a pot with 1½ liters of water. Add 1 tbsp. of vinegar to the water and bring it to a boil.
- Boil the rind in the vinegar-infused water for 20 minutes. This softens the rind and prepares it to become extra crispy.
- After boiling, rinse the rind thoroughly in cold water. This stops the cooking process and removes excess vinegar.
- Pat the rind dry carefully with a tea towel to remove all excess moisture. This is crucial to achieving the desired crispiness.
- Sprinkle the rind evenly with 1 tbsp. of coarse salt. This adds flavor and helps draw any remaining moisture out of the rind.
- Place the salted rind in a preheated airfryer/actifry at 150°C. Cook them in the bowl for 10 minutes to start the crisping process.
- Increase the oven temperature to 220°C and continue cooking for an additional 20 minutes. This step ensures the rind becomes golden and crunchy.
- If using an actifry, the rind may begin to clump together: stir them gently and separate them using a fork.
- Once the cooking is completed, let the crispy pork cracklings drain and cool on a piece of kitchen paper. This absorbs any excess fat and gives you the perfect texture.