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Air Fryer Char Siu
Air Fryer Char Siu - you may not know how to say it - but you're gonna wanna eat it. If you want the juiciest, most tender pork - coated in a sweet sticky glaze - THIS IS IT! Char Siu is a Chinese BBQ pork - it's easy to make and has so much FLAVOR!
Slice the pork along the grain into 2 chunks that are about 2x4” thick.
2 lb pork butt
In a large ziplock bag, combine the marinade ingredients. Seal bag and mix well. Transfer 1/4 cup of the marinade to a small bowl and store in the fridge to use later to make the glaze.
2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp dry sherry , 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp Chinese five spice, 10 drops red food coloring
Add pork pieces to large ziplock bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible and seal the bag. Massage the bag a few times so the pork pieces are covered evenly with the sauce. Transfer to the fridge and marinate at least overnight.
Prepare the Glaze
Whisk together honey and reserved marinade. If mixture is super thick, microwave for 20 seconds or so, until the mixture loosens and whisk lightly.
2 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup marinade
Air Frying
Line the air fryer tray with parchment paper for easy cleaning.
Transfer the pork to the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between the pieces. Cook in batches if needed. Brush the pork with a thin layer of the glaze.
Air fry at 400°F for a total of 20 minutes. Flipping the pork every 5 minutes and brush both sides with glaze every time you flip. Glaze should be set and sticky before you flip.
Use an instant read thermometer and check the internal temperature of the thickest part. The Char Siu is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. The timing will vary depending on the thickness of your pork.
Transfer the cooked char siu to a plate to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Serve the pork hot over rice or noodles as a main dish, or at room temperature as a cold appetizer.
Notes
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**