Air Fryer Chinese BBQ Pork is made with hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine or dry sherry; air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes to serve 6. 310 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Combine all marinade ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup for basting.
- 2
Coat pork strips in marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, overnight is best.
- 3
Remove from marinade. Air fry at 360°F for 12 minutes, turning once.
- 4
Brush with reserved marinade. Increase to 400°F and cook 6-8 more minutes, basting every 2 minutes, until charred and caramelized.
- 5
Rest 5 minutes. Slice thin and serve with steamed rice and bok choy.
Tip: The multiple basting rounds build up layers of lacquered glaze — don't skip them. Pork shoulder has more marbling and flavor; tenderloin is leaner but dries out faster. If using tenderloin, don't overcook past 145°F.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 20 minutes vs ~36 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Chinese BBQ Pork at 400°F for 20 minutes. The multiple basting rounds build up layers of lacquered glaze — don't skip them. Pork shoulder has more marbling and flavor; tenderloin is leaner but dries out faster. If using tenderloin, don't overcook past 145°F.
You need: 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 tsp five-spice powder, Red food coloring (optional), 2 lbs pork tenderloin or boneless pork shoulder, cut into long strips. This recipe serves 6 with 310 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Chinese BBQ Pork takes 20 minutes total at 400°F. Rest 5 minutes. Slice thin and serve with steamed rice and bok choy.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 6 and takes just 20 minutes at 400°F.
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