Description
Learn how to make delicious Air Fried Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) at home using your air fryer. This recipe results in tender, flavorful pork with a hint of traditional Chinese spices and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a quick and easy Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pork:
- 1 ½ pounds pork shoulder or pork butt (cut into long strips about 2 inches thick)
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red food coloring (optional for traditional color)
For Basting:
- 1 tablespoon honey mixed with 1 tablespoon warm water
Instructions
- Marinate the Pork: In a large bowl, combine hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, sesame oil, garlic, and red food coloring. Add pork strips and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Place marinated pork in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 10 minutes, flip, and baste with honey-water mixture. Air fry for another 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
- Pork shoulder’s marbling keeps the meat juicy.
- For extra char, broil the pork briefly at the end.
- Leftovers work well in bao buns or fried rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 5 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
