Char Siu glazed Asian pork in the air fryer (Homemade Chinese BBQ)
Tender pork glazed with a sweet and savory char siu sauce, caramelized to perfection in the air fryer.
Air Fry
Mode
200°C
Temperature
16 min
Cooking
420 kcal
Per serving
Marinade
Meat
Glaze
Fiber
0g
Protein
30g
Carbs
18g
Fat
28g
Instructions
1.Prepare the marinade
Mix all the marinade ingredients.
Reserve 2 tablespoons for the glaze.2.Marinate the meat
Cut the pork into thick strips (4 cm).
Mix with the remaining marinade and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.3.Prepare the glaze
Mix the powdered sugar with the water and the reserved marinade to create a thick glaze.
4.Air fryer cooking
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
Arrange the pork pieces in the basket.
Cook 6 minutes, brush with glaze, flip and continue cooking another 6-10 minutes, glazing every 3-4 minutes.5.Finishing
The char siu is ready when it's glossy, slightly caramelized on the edges and cooked through.
Let rest before slicing thinly.
Tips from Atelier Airfryer
Tips for success
Make sure to cut your pork into thick strips to keep it tender during the quick cooking.
Don't skip the repeated glazing step, as this is what creates the beautiful shiny caramelized crust worthy of a real Chinese restaurant.
Gourmet variation
For an even richer version, replace the pork shoulder with pork belly.
You'll get an ultra-tender texture and even more decadent flavor, perfect for an Asian feast at home.
About this recipe
Char Siu, the famous Chinese glazed pork, is an emblem of Cantonese cuisine.
Traditionally roasted in the oven or on the barbecue, it is reimagined here for the air fryer: quick and clean cooking, while respecting the characteristic sweet-savory glaze.
This simplified recipe lets you rediscover the magic of dim sum at home in no time, without complex equipment.
The secret to good char siu lies in the umami-rich marinade and carefully applied glaze in multiple layers to create that irresistible crust.
An unforgettable taste experience guaranteed with every bite!
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