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Easy Air fryer Char Siu

Air fryer Char Siu – juicy, tender pork glazed with a sticky-sweet Cantonese barbecue sauce, made easy in the air fryer!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword char siu, charsiu, hk bbq pork
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Cost 8

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Pork shoulder
  • 2 tbsp Char Siu sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 1 tsp Five spice powder
  • 1 tsp Sugar

Instructions

  • Make the marinade:
    In a bowl, mix together char siu sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sugar, white pepper, and five spice powder until well combined.
  • Prepare the pork:
    Use a fork to poke holes all over the pork shoulder to help the marinade soak in. Coat the pork thoroughly with the sauce, making sure every piece is well covered.
    air fryer char siu
  • Marinate:
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for the best flavor.
  • Preheat the air fryer & first cook:
    Set your air fryer to 380°F so it’s ready once the pork is done marinating. Place the marinated pork into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 380°F for 10 minutes.
    air fryer char siu
  • Flip and baste:
    Flip the pork and brush with more char siu sauce or leftover marinade to build that glossy coating. Cook for another 10 minutes at 380°F until cooked through.
  • Final glaze:
    Flip once more and brush with honey or an extra layer of char siu sauce for added shine and sweetness. Increase the heat or use the broil function and cook for 2–3 minutes until the edges are slightly charred and sticky.
    charred char siu being cut and served
  • Rest and serve:
    Remove the pork from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve over rice, noodles, or enjoy on its own.
    air fryer char siu