If you are a fan of practicality in the kitchen and love juicy meat, prepare to be won over by this incredible recipe for crispy pancetta in the air fryer. Guess who brought us this wonder? None other than the culinary master, Ana Maria Braga, from Mais Você. Believe me, with just three ingredients, you will have a dish worthy of applause.
Just imagine: crispy, golden and juicy pancetta, cut into irresistible pieces. That's the promise of this uncomplicated recipe that will transform your family lunches into even more special moments.
The Three Magical Ingredients:
- Pancetta or Pork Belly (500g): The succulent protagonist of our dish. Choose the pancetta of your choice and ask the butcher to cut it into pieces measuring approximately 13 centimeters by 5 centimeters and 4 centimeters in height.
- Coarse Salt (1/4 cup of tea or 75g): The seasoning that makes all the difference. Let's use it to create an irresistible crust full of flavor.
- Vinegar (1 tablespoon): The acidic touch that will enhance all the flavors and guarantee a mouth-watering result.
The Secret to Preparing This Snack of the Gods:
- The game starts with superficial cuts in the skin of the pancetta, ensuring that the salt penetrates and makes the magic happen. Then, the pancetta pieces rest in a bowl, where a generous portion of coarse salt is distributed, enveloping each piece with culinary love.
- The rest phase is crucial. A well-deserved period of one hour, outside the refrigerator, allows the flavors to intertwine, creating a unique harmony. While the pancetta relaxes, the salt works its magic, setting the stage for the explosion of flavors to come.
- Once the pancetta is properly relaxed, it's time to add the acid touch. Brushing a tablespoon of vinegar on the pancetta skin is like turning on the lights before the big show. Wrapped again in aluminum foil, the pancetta is ready to shine in the air fryer.
- And now, the moment of pure anxiety: the air fryer preheated to 200 degrees Celsius waits to transform our pancetta into a crispy masterpiece. Thirty minutes later, a delicious suspense: we remove the pancetta, add more vinegar to intensify the flavors and return to the air fryer for another 30 minutes.
- At the end of this culinary spectacle, you will be rewarded with golden pieces of crispy pancetta, ready to be cut into slices and served while still hot. An irresistible suggestion: accompany it with a pinch of cut lemon, for a citrus touch that takes the flavor to another level.
- And voila! With just three ingredients and a few simple steps, you will win everyone over with crispy pancetta in the air fryer, a dish that turns any meal into a true feast. So, the next time you're thinking about what to prepare for the family, remember this recipe and turn your lunch into a moment of gastronomic celebration!
