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Chinese BBQ Pork (Air Fryer)

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Air fryer char siu-style pork belly marinated in a sweet and savoury sauce, then glazed and caramelised until sticky and tender. Perfect served over rice with fresh cucumber and vegetables.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 3 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 500 g (1.1 lb) pork belly
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp YumYum Chinese 5 Spice
  • 1 tbsp rose wine
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fermented bean curd
  • 1 tbsp maltose
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

Marinate the Pork

  1. Place the pork belly into a large bowl.
  2. Add the soy sauce, white pepper, YumYum Chinese 5 Spice, rose wine, dark soy sauce, fermented bean curd, maltose, oyster sauce, baking soda, and sugar.
  3. Mix thoroughly until the pork is evenly coated.
  4. Allow the pork to sit for 10–15 minutes while the air fryer preheats.

Air Fry the Pork

  1. Line a foil tray with baking paper and place the marinated pork belly on top.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (355°F).
  3. Cook the pork for 10 minutes.

Glaze & Finish

  1. Remove the pork from the air fryer and coat it again in the remaining marinade.
  2. Return the pork to the foil tray.
  3. Air fry for a further 10 minutes, or until caramelised, lightly charred, and cooked through.

Serve

  1. Remove the pork from the air fryer and allow it to rest for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Serve over steamed rice with cucumber and your favourite vegetables on the side.
  • Author: Vincent Yeow Lim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch, Pork
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 924
  • Sugar: 9.6 g
  • Sodium: 1336.4 mg
  • Fat: 88.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.1 g
  • Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 17.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg