Easy air fryer Chinese char siu pork recipe
This easy and simple air fryer Chinese pork produces amazingly tender and delicious barbecued meat that takes no time at all
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 kg boneless pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp five spice
- 2 tbsp honey extra for brushing while cooking
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tsp red food colouring gel optional
- 2 tsps vegetable oil for brushing the air fryer basket
Instructions
- You'll need to cut the pork shoulder into fairly even strips - you might be able to get 3-4 strips in total.
- Mix the marinade ingredients together - so using a large container or dish, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, brown sugar, five spice, pepper, salt, honey, and red food colouring [if you're using], together.
- Add the pork pieces, and make sure all the meat is covered in the marinade. Cover with clingfilm then put in the fridge and marinate for at least 12 hours - the longer the better, I like leaving it for 24 hours. If you get a chance, turn the meat over in the sauce at least once during the marinating time.
- Once you're ready to air fry the char siu pork, brush the air fryer basket with oil or spray (to prevent the pork from sticking), preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 205°c.
- Reserve the marinade and set it to one side.
- Transfer the pork strips to the air fryer basket, making sure there is space between the strips. You may need to do a couple of batches if your basket isn't big enough.
- Set the air fryer to 200°c for 20 minutes. And brush extra marinade on top of the pork.
- Every 5 minutes, turn the pork and brush more marinade on the top each time you turn the pork over.
- After 20 minutes the pork should have a lovely shiny glaze and be thoroughly cooked. If you feel it needs a little longer, you can air fry for a further 5 minutes.
- Slice into pieces and serve over rice or noodles with green vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal