Air Fryer Char Siu (Chinese Pork Barbecue)

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Trim and cut the boneless pork butt into 2-inch wide pieces.
  2. 2Add the pork pieces to a baggy.
  3. 3Add about four tablespoons of Char Siu sauce into the baggy with the pork.
  4. 4Close the baggy and massage the meat to coat it well with the Char Siu sauce.
  5. 5Release the air from the baggy and set it in the refrigerator overnight.
  6. 6The next day, place the pork roast on a pan lined with aluminum foil.
  7. 7Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  8. 8Top each piece of pork with a teaspoon of Char Siu sauce, rubbing it on top and on the sides.
  9. 9Spray the pork with your favorite oil, such as olive oil.
  10. 10Place the pork in the air fryer for 10 minutes, checking at 8 minutes.
  11. 11Flip the pork, add another teaspoon of Char Siu sauce to each piece, and spray with oil.
  12. 12Return the pork to the air fryer at 400°F for another 10 minutes.
  13. 13Top the pork with about one to two teaspoons of honey, ensuring it's spread everywhere.
  14. 14Put the pork back in the air fryer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  15. 15Flip the pork again, baste with more honey on each piece, and return to the air fryer for two more minutes.
  16. 16Place the cooked pork on a cutting board and let it sit for a few minutes before cutting.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless pork butt
  • 4 tbsp Char Siu sauce
  • 1 tsp Char Siu sauce
  • oil
  • 2 tsp honey

Equipment

air fryerpanaluminum foilbaggycutting board

Tips

  • Each air fryer is different, so check the pork at about 8 minutes.
  • The cooking time depends on the size of your pork butt to prevent it from becoming too tough.