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