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    Home » Recipe Review

    Air Fryer BBQ Pork Char Siu 氣炸鍋蜜汁叉燒

    Feb 18, 2022 · 220 Comments

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    Making Char Siu at home is very easy. This Chinese BBQ Air Fryer Char Siu recipe gets the pork perfectly charred, sticky, and moist inside! All you need is 30 minutes, and you can wrap your fingers around this restaurant-quality barbecue pork you are so used to ordering for Chinese take-out! 

    > In This Post: Everything You'll Need For The Best Air Fryer Chinese BBQ Pork

    If you are planning a holiday meal with your family and friends, add this scrumptious Chinese barbecue pork made in the air fryer recipe to the menu! This delicious recipe comes together with minimal effort! Delicious sweet sticky pork loin makes for a crowd-pleasing dish everyone loves celebrating Lunar New Year or special occasions.

    It is so juicy and tender that you will want to add it to every meal!

    Check out this quick story summary of our Air fryer Chinese pork belly recipe! 

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    • > In This Post: Everything You'll Need For The Best Air Fryer Chinese BBQ Pork
    • What is Char Siu?
    • Ingredients and Substitute
    • Instructions
    • What Can You Do With Leftover Marinade?
    • How Do You Reheat Char Siu?
    • What To Make With Leftover Char Siu
    • Best Air Fryer Method Tips
    • WhatTo Serve With Char Siu Pork
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    What is Char Siu?

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    Char Siu / Char Siew 叉燒 is Chinese Cantonese roast meat. This barbecue pork (cha1 shao1 in Mandarin, sometimes spelled "cha siu") literally means "forked roasted." The term Char Siu references the traditional cooking method of barbecue pork. Chinese BBQ Pork is famous for its signature sticky-sweet glaze. When you order Char Siu at the BBQ Master 燒臘店, typically, you will choose between 1. lean meat; 2. fatty meat; or 3. half and half.

    What Cuts of Pork Do You Use For BBQ Pork?

    When choosing which cut of pork to use for making Chinese BBQ Pork, typically char siu is made with either lean boneless pork loin or fattier cuts like pork shoulder or pork butt. I personally prefer a nice marbled of lean and fat from pork should and the Boston butt.

    Boston Butt comes from above the shoulder blades of the pig. Since pork butt has more fat marbling throughout, it is best for fall-apart-tender barbecues like Char Siu. Air frying pork butt also ensures a moist, juicy center with a nice, even charred throughout. 

    Making Char Siu at home in an air fryer is quick, easy and mess-free. Instead of slow roasting pork shoulder, air frying pork tenderloin or pork shoulder or pork butt take a fraction of the time compared to conventional oven. In less than 30 minutes (not including marinating time), the air fryer air circulation guarantees an even char without drying out the center.

    How To Prepare The Pork For BBQ Pork Char Siu?

    Wash and pat dry with a paper towel.

    Trim the fat and remove the bone should your pork come on the bone.

    Cut into long portions.

    Portion and slice the pork shoulder or pork butt into large 2 to 3-inch strips in length and approximately 1.5 inches thick.

    Chinese BBQ Air Fryer Char Siu recipe

    Ingredients and Substitute

    Air fryer Char Siu recipe barbecued to perfection requires just a few simple ingredients, but the results are satisfying. It is the perfect addition to any meal! Here's what you will need to make Air Fryer Chinese BBQ Pork.

    Pork - Pork shoulder or pork butt is ideal for an excellent marbling of fatty and lean meat, while pork tenderloin is best for a leaner pork roast. 

    Cooking Spray -  Use one or two tablespoons of cooking oil spray is enough to toss and evenly coat your Char Siu.

    Marinade and Seasoning - make your own char siu sauce recipe or shortcut your way with Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce - available at most asian grocery store.

    Honey - glaze your pork with honey to pump up that sticky sweetness and help char extra special. 

    Most dry goods ingredients, tools and supplies can be purchased at local Asian markets or Asian grocery store or Amazon Online.

    Instructions

    If you wonder what traditional char siu sauce is made of, mix the following ingredients together to create an authentic BBQ Pork Char Siu Sauce recipe: light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, fermented soybean paste, honey, malt syrup, Shaoxing Wine (rice wine), hoisin sauce (or sub with oyster sauce), garlic and sea salt. 

    The colour of the marinated pork comes from the fermented red bean curd and not from red food coloring. There is no need to add five-spice powder or sesame oil to the char sui sauce.

    We've tried making our barbecue pork sauce and using Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce. To be honest, we prefer using Lee Kum Kee Brand Char Siu Sauce for convenience instead of making our own Char Siu Sauce. It tastes fantastic! 

    How To Marinate Char Siu BBQ Pork

    Add ½ cup of Char Siu Sauce to a gallon-sized ziplock bag. 

    Add 3 to 4 strips of previously cut pork tenderloin, pork shoulder or pork butt to the ziplock bag and seal it. Try to remove as much air as you can before sealing the bag.

    Massage the sauce onto the pork through the ziplock bag.

    Let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Overnight is preferred. 

    Once the pork is marinated in the sweet bbq sauce, it is time to cook the Chinese bbq pork in the air fryer.

    How Long To Air Fry Char Siu?

    It takes approximately 30 minutes to air fryer barbecue pork tenderloin.

    Once you baste the top of each pork with 2 tablespoons of char siu sauce, spray cooking oil onto the pork and air fry at 400F for 8 minutes.

    After 10 minutes, flip the pork over, repeat the step above and air fry at 400F for another 8 minutes. 

    At this point, the char siu is done being barbecued. You can opt to skip this next step, but I would highly suggest basting the pork with some honey to allow it to sweeten up and char slightly more.

    Baste the top of each pork with 2 teaspoon of honey air fry (room temperature) at 400F for another 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, flip the pork over and repeat this step.

    Carefully remove the barbecue pork from the air fryer with kitchen tongs.

    Let it rest for a few minutes.

    Depending on the air fryer model, you may want to adjust the cooking time, increase or reduce it by 1 to 2 minutes, and avoid overcooking the barbecue pork. 

    Slice the Char Siu and test for doneness of the pork. 

    Chinese BBQ Air Fryer Char Siu recipe

    What Can You Do With Leftover Marinade?

    Save the honey mixture sweet sauce you can also use this extra sauce as a sticky glaze for grilled pork belly. Simply brush a little on the thinly sliced meat and enjoy a Korean grilled pork belly lettuce wrap.

    How Do You Reheat Char Siu?

    Reheating leftover BBQ Pork is easy. Simply wrap the Char Siu with tin foil if you want to avoid burning the pork. Bake it for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees F. 

    What To Make With Leftover Char Siu

    Leftover char siu pork is wonderful for making an easy recipe the next day. Even serving the pork slices over white rice is fantastic.

    • Char siu bao
    • Add char siu and veggies to soupy noodles
    • Char Siu Fried Rice

    Best Air Fryer Method Tips

    If you've never cooked with an air fryer before, this small kitchen appliance can be a little intimidating. However, I swear by its convenience and versatility and its use of rapidly circulating hot air to cook crispy food without using too much oil!

    Here are a few tips for anyone who has (or is planning on getting) an air fryer!

    1. What is the best temperate to air fry Char Siu?

    It is best to air fry Char Siu at 400F to mimic the high heat temperature of a roaster. Don't worry! Your bbq pork will still be tender with just the right about of char.

    2. How long should I air fry Char Siu for?

    Depending on the size and the thickness of your pork you put into the air fryer, 20 minutes should cook it thoroughly with a beautiful char. This also depends on the model of your air fryer, so you may want to reduce or increase the air frying time by one to two minutes.

    3. Do I need to preheat the air fryer?

    Based on experience, you should always preheat the air fryer before filling it with food. By doing this, the air fryer's temperature is more consistent, and your food will cook more evenly. Simply preheat your air fryer for two to three minutes before cooking.

    4. How to choose the right air fryer?

    Choosing the right air fryer for your kitchen depends on your lifestyle, available counter space, and if you intend to cook small or big batch meals. For us, we like the supersized XL pressure cooker and 7.6L cooking pot that is big enough to cook a small chicken or one large broccoli inside like THIS air fryer! 

    5. How to clean air fryers easily?

    Use air fryer parchment paper and line the bottom of the pan for easy clean ups. Then wash the air fryer basket with warm soapy water.

    Chinese BBQ Air Fryer Char Siu recipe

    WhatTo Serve With Char Siu Pork

    There's no better way to enjoy fresh and hot BBQ Pork then on its own! I'm sure you have eaten roasted straight out of the take out box after going to the BBQ Master! 

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    Making Char Siu at home is very easy. This Chinese BBQ Air Fryer Char Siu recipe gets the pork perfectly charred, sticky, and moist inside! All you need is 30 minutes, and you can wrap your fingers around this restaurant-quality barbecue pork you are so used to ordering for Chinese take-out!

    • Author: Nancy
    • Prep Time: 8 hours
    • Cook Time: 20 mins
    • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
    • Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
    • Category: Main Dishes
    • Method: Air Fry
    • Cuisine: Chinese

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 3 lbs pork butt or pork shoulder, 3-inch length x 1.5 inch thick
    • ½ C Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce (for marinating)
    • 4 tsp Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce (for basting)
    • 6 tsp honey for basting
    • vegetable oil or cooking oil spray

    Instructions

    Marinating

    1. Wash pork and pat dry with a paper towel.
    2. Trim excess fat off the pork shoulder or pork butt.
    3. Portion and slice the pork shoulder or pork butt into large 2 to 3-inch strips in length and approximately 1.5 inches thick.
    4. Add Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce in an extra-large freezer-safe ziplock bag.
    5. Add the portioned pork into the ziplock bag. Remove as much air as you can before sealing the bag.
    6. Massage the sauce onto the pork through the ziplock bag.
    7. Let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Overnight is preferred.

     

    Cooking / Air Frying

    1. Preheat air fryer at 400F.
    2. Add the pork into the air fryer basket and baste the top of each pork with 2 tablespoons of char siu sauce, then spray cooking oil onto the pork and air fry at 400F for 8 minutes.
    3. After 10 minutes, flip the pork over, repeat the step above and air fry at 400F for another 8 minutes.

     

    Honey Glaze

    1. Baste the top of each pork with 2 teaspoons of honey air fry at 400F for another 2 minutes.
    2. After 2 minutes, flip the pork over and repeat this step.

     

    Enjoy and Serve

    1. Carefully remove the barbecue pork from the air fryer with kitchen tongs.
    2. Let it rest for a few minutes.
    3. Slice the Char Siu and test for doneness.

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    Notes

    • Depending on the air fryer model, you may want to adjust the cooking time, increase or reduce it by 1 to 2 minutes, and avoid overcooking the barbecue pork.
    • Finish and glaze with honey if desired.
    • This recipe was made in a Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Pressure, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer.
    • For even cooking, don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Arrange the barbecue pork in a single layer.
    • Preheat the air fryer for a more even cooking heat distribution.
    • Use air fryer parchment paper and line the bottom of the pan for easy clean ups

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 3 lbs pork
    • Calories: 209
    • Sugar: 10.8 g
    • Sodium: 1122 mg
    • Fat: 15.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 13.9 g
    • Protein: 5.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 13.9 mg

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    Comments

    1. Leslie says

      April 04, 2024 at 9:16 am

      Another great recipe for the air fryer! can't wait to add this one to my weekly rotation! LOVE!!

      Reply
    2. Melinda says

      April 04, 2024 at 6:11 am

      I'm glad to have found this recipe! I have the right cut of pork in the freezer so I'm eager to defrost it and make your Chinese BBQ Char Siu. My family loves charred, somewhat sweet pork so I know this will be a winner!

      Reply
    3. Jacqueline Debono says

      April 03, 2024 at 11:59 pm

      This is a super char siu recipe, so delicious and easy to make. We had leftovers the next day and they were just as good!

      Reply
    4. Lathiya says

      April 03, 2024 at 10:38 pm

      BBQ pork in airfryer sounds great. I'm going to try this definitely.

      Reply
    5. Oscar says

      April 03, 2024 at 5:16 pm

      Oh I love simple recipes like this and I love using my air fryer. The pork chops turned out super tender and delicious. Love this recipe.

      Reply
    6. DK says

      April 03, 2024 at 10:16 am

      Love this recipe - it's so easy and straightforward to do in the air fryer! Plus the pork meat came out so tender and flavorful!

      Reply
    7. Virginia says

      October 02, 2023 at 3:16 am

      Hi! To clarify, after the first 8 mins do we rest the pork for 10 minutes then flip over for another 8 minutes? Or straight away flip over and air fry the other side for 8 minutes? Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Swathi says

      February 08, 2023 at 8:06 pm

      That air fryer bbq pork looks delicious and juicy. Need to try this my kids will love it.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 1:14 pm

        My kid and family loves this air fryer pork! We love it alone or sliced and added to fried rice, noodles, etc!

        Reply
    9. megane says

      February 08, 2023 at 3:07 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe!! I had a friend come over and needed something tasty to make. We loved them.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 1:17 pm

        Hooray! You can meal prep this ahead of time and just pop it in the air fryer just before your friends arrive! So easy!

        Reply
    10. Alexandra says

      February 07, 2023 at 9:26 pm

      My local butcher had some fantastic pork shoulder in stock today, so I picked some up and tried your recipe. Clean plates all round and the tick of approval from all family members. This recipe is a winner!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 1:19 pm

        yes! Hooray! We love clean plates and no leftovers too! Everyone cleans house with this BBQ pork recipe!

        Reply
    11. Kristen says

      January 22, 2023 at 8:37 am

      Ok this just made my life so easy. We absolutely love char siu pork, and eat it with more things than we probably should, lol. But this air fryer version is freakin amazing, so I don’t see us stopping anytime soon. We made it with our favourite egg noodles and broccoli yesterday and yum!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:00 pm

        I hear you Kirsten! We add this BBQ pork to everything too! The sauce is so addicting and great! I'm so happy to hear that you are in love with it as much as we are!

        Reply
    12. Marie B says

      January 19, 2023 at 1:40 am

      Yum! This pork looks fantastic! I love that you cut the cooking time by using the Air Fryer. Plus, I bet it gives a fantastic result! I m heading to the Asian market now to get this Siu Char BBq sauce.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:12 pm

        I'm all about saving time to get the same delicious results! haha

        Reply
    13. Vanessa says

      January 18, 2023 at 4:24 pm

      I LOVE how easy this was to make and that I could cook it in my air fryer. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:12 pm

        Us too! We love utilizing the air fryer!

        Reply
    14. Nora says

      January 18, 2023 at 10:34 am

      Love this easy pork recipe! Can't wait to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:12 pm

        Let me know how it goes Nora!

        Reply
    15. Bernice says

      January 18, 2023 at 9:50 am

      What a great idea to use pork shoulder. It has just the right amount of fat marbling for char siu. Don't get me wrong, I love pork belly lol but I'm not sure how it would cook in an air fryer.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        January 18, 2023 at 11:07 am

        I would imagine all the fat just rendering off 😛

        Reply
    16. Katie says

      January 18, 2023 at 12:18 am

      I can't believe this tasted this good from an air fryer! Unreal!!

      Katie xoxo

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        January 18, 2023 at 11:09 am

        Just like the pros!

        Reply
    17. Alexandra says

      January 17, 2023 at 10:55 pm

      I got an air fryer for Christmas, and this was the perfect first recipe to try in it - what a success! Delicious, succulent pork with a great flavour from the Char Sui sauce. Will make again!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        January 18, 2023 at 11:09 am

        Woo hoO!! i'm so happy you are on board this air fry char siu train!

        Reply
    18. Liz McCray says

      January 17, 2023 at 7:22 pm

      wow this looks insanely tender and juicy! I definitely want to make this for dinner!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        January 18, 2023 at 11:10 am

        you bet! it's amazingly tender and JUICY!

        Reply
    19. Traci says

      January 13, 2023 at 1:54 pm

      So easy to make and delicious to eat no matter how it's served. Great on salad, great as an entree. Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:11 pm

        Yes! it works for everything! When I was a kid, my mom would add sliced bbq pork into a sandwich for me too! hahaa

        Reply
    20. Luci Petlack says

      January 13, 2023 at 12:38 pm

      This is sooo good. And it's such an easy recipe to follow. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:12 pm

        Enjoy this flavourful chinese pork!

        Reply
    21. Dana says

      January 13, 2023 at 11:42 am

      The flavors on this pork are outstanding! Served it over a homemade Ramen bowl. SO good.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:18 pm

        Homemade ramen sounds delightful Dana!

        Reply
    22. Jen says

      January 13, 2023 at 11:10 am

      These were absolutely delicious. We had it with rice and broccoli.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:18 pm

        now that's a great meal right there!

        Reply
    23. Vanessa says

      January 12, 2023 at 9:19 pm

      My family enjoyed this and I loved how easy it was to make!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:20 pm

        Thank you Vanessa! I'm happy to hear that!

        Reply
    24. Sonal Gupta says

      January 12, 2023 at 7:52 pm

      I love using my air fryer all the time. The food comes out juicy and tender. Loved this recipe. Will try soon.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:21 pm

        The air fryer is the best invention next to the Instant Pot!

        Reply
    25. Julia says

      January 12, 2023 at 6:05 pm

      We followed the recipe to a t and absolutely in love how the pork came out!!!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:21 pm

        Wasn't it super easy to follow Julia?

        Reply
    26. Lima Ekram says

      January 12, 2023 at 5:04 pm

      Just made this recipe! It was perfect!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:21 pm

        Thanks Lima! Zero fail right?!

        Reply
    27. Ava M. says

      October 26, 2022 at 11:52 pm

      My family loved this recipe and it was so easy to make, definitely a keeper! I served with some lime rice, it was perfect!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 31, 2022 at 2:27 pm

        Horray! I'm so happy to hear everyone is a fan!

        Reply
    28. Farah says

      October 26, 2022 at 11:45 pm

      Always looking for good air fryer recipes, and love when they are this easy and approachable. Thanks for the awesome weekday dinner inspo!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 31, 2022 at 2:27 pm

        Don't forget to bookmark this!

        Reply
    29. Ieva says

      October 26, 2022 at 11:25 pm

      Char Siu pork has long been my favourite Chinese dish, but this was the first tie I made it in an air-fryer. I have to say, I am super pleased with the result! Very succulent, very quick and just delicious! Thanks for the recipe 😉

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 31, 2022 at 2:28 pm

        Yes!! i love hearing success stories! next time, don't forget to tag us on Instagram @instanomss #instanomss. I loved to see your results!

        Reply
    30. Mirlene says

      October 26, 2022 at 10:03 pm

      Made this bbq pork the other night and it was delicious! Had it with a side of rice and veggies. Will make it more often!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 31, 2022 at 2:28 pm

        That sounds like a delicious meal!

        Reply
    31. MacKenzie says

      October 26, 2022 at 7:45 pm

      Love this recipe! The Pork is so flavorful and delicious. Can’t wait to make agian

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 31, 2022 at 2:29 pm

        Wasn't it super juicy and succulent?!

        Reply
    32. Ana F. says

      October 18, 2022 at 11:37 pm

      This BBQ Air Fryer Char Siu was so hearty and flavorful, and thanks to the air fryer t it was super easy to make too! A great weeknight dinner for my family!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 19, 2022 at 9:39 am

        thanks so much Ana! I'm so happy to hear that your family loves it

        Reply
    33. Ana F. says

      October 18, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      I just made it with pork shoulder and the recipe came out totally delicious! My hubby is asking for then again lol...thanks for thr recipe!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 19, 2022 at 9:45 am

        I'm so happy to hear that it is so well loved!! you're hubby is a lucky man~

        Reply
      • Tyanne says

        February 08, 2023 at 6:09 pm

        Love using the air fryer for this!

        Reply
        • Nancy says

          February 09, 2023 at 1:15 pm

          Us too! it's such a no brainer to air fry BBQ pork - mess free practically!

          Reply
    34. Mirlene says

      October 18, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      We usually order this at the restaurant but I want to make my own too. This looks so good. Going to make this tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 19, 2022 at 9:45 am

        It's so easy to make and economical to make at home!

        Reply
    35. Gail says

      October 18, 2022 at 12:20 pm

      Oh my goodness this is one of my favourite dishes! So happy I can make BBQ pork at home now! And in an air fryer which makes it so much easier too!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 19, 2022 at 9:46 am

        Thanks Gail! I'm so glad I can help you make this at home! the leftovers is so good for noodles and rice!

        Reply
    36. Sisley White - Sew White says

      October 18, 2022 at 12:20 pm

      Can't stop thinking about this dish! So easy and so delicious. I want this every night.

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      • Nancy says

        October 19, 2022 at 9:46 am

        GOod thing this bbq pork is leftover friendly!

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    37. Chenée says

      October 18, 2022 at 11:51 am

      This BBQ pork looks so delicious and so easy in the air fryer! Definitely trying this ASAP!

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      • Nancy says

        October 19, 2022 at 9:47 am

        Enjoy this! I can smell all the deliciousness in the air!

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    38. MacKenzie says

      September 05, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      Made this tonight and it was fabulous. I can’t wait to make again. Super tender.

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      • Nancy says

        September 06, 2022 at 3:53 pm

        Thanks MacKenzie~ I bet everyone loved this air fryer bbq pork~

        Reply
    39. Janessa says

      September 05, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      This was so delicious! I'm planning to use the leftovers to make some homemade Singapore Noodles- yum!

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      • Nancy says

        September 06, 2022 at 3:55 pm

        WOw i love singapore noodles too!

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    40. Anjali says

      September 05, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      This looks so flavorful and delicious! Can't wait to try it soon!

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      • Nancy says

        September 06, 2022 at 3:55 pm

        You won't regret it!

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    41. Elaine says

      September 05, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      Your recipe makes my mouth water. I can't wait to give it a try as I've never made anything similar in an air fryer.

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      • Nancy says

        September 06, 2022 at 3:57 pm

        Making Cha Siu in the air fryer is so simple! You won't regret it!

        Reply
    42. Amy says

      September 05, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      This was the tastiest pork around! Thank you so much! Served with white rice!

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      • Nancy says

        September 06, 2022 at 3:57 pm

        OMGOSH i over eat on white rice with this recipe too!

        Reply
    43. Irena says

      August 28, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      Thanks for such a simple, delicious recipe! Got the sauces from the regular supermarket too, will definitely make this again. Air Fryer for the win 🙂

      Reply
    44. Alina says

      August 28, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      I love how sticky and delicious it is! Such helpful instructions, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    45. Aimee Mars says

      August 28, 2022 at 12:28 pm

      Bookmarking for dinner this week. Can't wait to try this out!

      Reply
    46. Kim says

      August 28, 2022 at 11:34 am

      So delicious! Love to eat it just as is, or put on top of a fried rice or some rice noodles.

      Reply
    47. Biana says

      August 28, 2022 at 10:42 am

      What a great idea to make bbq pork in the air fryer! Love that there are just a few ingredients you need to make it.

      Reply
    48. Addie says

      August 22, 2022 at 8:30 pm

      So hearty and flavorful!

      Reply
    49. Andrea says

      August 22, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      Love that this recipe is in the air fryer! So simple and easy to whip up!

      Reply
    50. Amy Liu Dong says

      August 22, 2022 at 7:17 pm

      Such an easy and tasty dish to make for everyone. I am sure my husband will love this.
      .

      Reply
    51. Erin says

      August 22, 2022 at 10:32 am

      My family will love this!

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      • Nancy says

        August 22, 2022 at 1:52 pm

        They will love this sweet and savoury sticky bbq pork recipe for sure!

        Reply
    52. Andréa Janssen says

      August 22, 2022 at 2:29 am

      An easy way for a delicious recipe. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 22, 2022 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks Andrea! I'm so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    53. Amy Liu Dong says

      August 22, 2022 at 12:16 am

      Another recipe for our favorite cooking device "Air Fryer". Cook with this looks absolutely delicious and yummy!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 22, 2022 at 1:53 pm

        Isn't the air fryer wonderful? Now we don't need to keep the oven running when it's hot out!

        Reply
    54. Stine Mari says

      August 21, 2022 at 10:14 pm

      Oh so juicy and tender! I love Asian flavors with pork.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 22, 2022 at 1:53 pm

        This one's a classic! So glad you found this char siu recipe!

        Reply
    55. Helen at the lazy gastronome says

      August 21, 2022 at 8:19 pm

      These directions are really easy to follow. The dish comes out wonderfully succulent and flavorful.

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      • Nancy says

        August 22, 2022 at 1:53 pm

        Thanks Helen! So glad it turned out 100%

        Reply
    56. Alexandra says

      August 21, 2022 at 6:05 pm

      This is my new favourite way to prepare pork!

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      • Nancy says

        August 22, 2022 at 1:54 pm

        one of the easiest way to enjoy pork!

        Reply
    57. Mary says

      August 21, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      We love char siu and your air fryer recipe is fantastic!

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      • Nancy says

        August 22, 2022 at 1:54 pm

        Thanks Mary!

        Reply
    58. Cindy says

      June 19, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      This looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it this week for dinner!

      Reply
    59. Katie says

      June 19, 2022 at 6:30 am

      Such a perfect recipe! The BBQ flavor is incredible and the recipe is easy to follow!

      Reply
    60. Gina Abernathy says

      June 19, 2022 at 4:38 am

      So delicious and full of flavor!

      Reply
    61. Nancy L. says

      June 11, 2022 at 9:55 am

      I had no idea this would turn out so great in the air fryer. Thank you so much, I'll be making the recipe again soon.

      Reply
    62. Swathi says

      June 11, 2022 at 9:13 am

      Airfyer bbq pork looks delicious

      Reply
    63. Alexandra says

      June 10, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      This pork is delicious - the air fryer is such a great way to cook it.

      Reply
    64. Lizet says

      June 10, 2022 at 2:30 pm

      I'm so glad I found Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce, and the pork turned out delicious!

      Reply
    65. Jeri says

      June 10, 2022 at 12:42 pm

      This bbq pork quickly came together, and it was so flavorful!

      Reply
    66. Luke says

      June 10, 2022 at 11:19 am

      It looks fantastic cant wait to make this recipe 🙂

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    67. Amy says

      June 10, 2022 at 11:00 am

      I love air fryer recipes! thanks for sharing this. BBQ pork is my fave!

      Reply
    68. Jere Cassidy says

      June 10, 2022 at 10:21 am

      I buy this at our market so I am glad to have a recipe I can make at home. Plus doing this in the AF makes this so easy.

      Reply
    69. Dana says

      June 10, 2022 at 8:31 am

      Another great Air Fryer recipe!

      Reply
    70. Angela says

      June 10, 2022 at 8:20 am

      I love your step by step instructions. So easy to follow.

      Reply
    71. Ramona says

      June 01, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      These look so flavorsome and tender and I am dying to make these for dinner tomorrow! thank you for sharing this recipe, I cant wait to try it out!

      Reply
    72. Sue says

      May 30, 2022 at 4:50 am

      I had no idea this could be so easy! Thank you!

      Reply
    73. Tyler says

      May 29, 2022 at 11:58 am

      This was finger licking good! Can not wait to make it again!

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      • Nancy says

        May 29, 2022 at 2:41 pm

        glad you love how juicy it was!

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    74. Katie says

      May 29, 2022 at 8:48 am

      Love air fryer recipes! These turned out perfectly!!

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      • Nancy says

        May 29, 2022 at 2:42 pm

        simple recipes saves the day!

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    75. Gina Abernathy says

      May 29, 2022 at 4:41 am

      Nice! You can't go wrong with a great bbq recipe!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        May 29, 2022 at 2:43 pm

        you are absolutely right!

        Reply
    76. Jan says

      May 29, 2022 at 12:55 am

      great taste of char siew didnt know I can easily make it at home.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        May 29, 2022 at 2:45 pm

        It is!!! isn't it wonderful that you can make this at home now? Now you don't have to run to the Chinatown bbq master!

        Reply
    77. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      May 28, 2022 at 2:16 pm

      I can't wait to try this with the pork shoulder I have in the freezer. My family will be so excited.

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      • Nancy says

        May 29, 2022 at 2:48 pm

        can't wait to see the look on their faces

        Reply
    78. Crystal says

      May 28, 2022 at 1:19 pm

      This is so delicious, and I can't believe it's made in an air-fryer! The flavors are on point!

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      • Nancy says

        May 29, 2022 at 2:47 pm

        now it has a purpose!

        Reply
    79. Gabriela Herrera says

      May 28, 2022 at 11:43 am

      What a succulent dish. And what is best it is air fryer friendly.

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      • Nancy says

        May 29, 2022 at 2:48 pm

        super juicy and tender!

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    80. Shelby says

      May 28, 2022 at 11:09 am

      The stickiness made this SO yummy!

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      • Nancy says

        May 29, 2022 at 2:48 pm

        I love adding the leftover sauces to stir fry

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    81. Judith says

      May 28, 2022 at 10:50 am

      An easy to follow recipe with great results.

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      • Nancy says

        May 29, 2022 at 2:48 pm

        horray!! we live for easy recipes

        Reply
    82. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

      May 09, 2022 at 3:49 am

      I've made char siu before but not in the air fryer - definitely doing that next time!

      Reply
    83. Nancy says

      March 24, 2022 at 4:14 pm

      Such a good way to make char siu quickly!! Love this idea!

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      • Nancy says

        March 24, 2022 at 4:29 pm

        Yes and much cleaner this way too!

        Reply
    84. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

      March 13, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      This is my idea of heaven! Pork with Asian flavours - yes please.

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      • Nancy says

        March 13, 2022 at 3:57 pm

        enjoy this classic recipe with modern techniques!

        Reply
    85. Janice says

      March 12, 2022 at 3:21 am

      Char Sui is my favourite, this is a brilliant recipe for the air fryer - love it.

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      • Nancy says

        March 13, 2022 at 3:59 pm

        So happy you love it! cuz we certainly do toO!

        Reply
    86. Jo Keohane says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:10 am

      Wow this looks utterly delicious. I must get on the air fryer train. Thanks for posting, great inspiration.

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      • Nancy says

        March 10, 2022 at 3:17 pm

        Thanks Joanna! DO it!! you won't regret getting an air fryer!

        Reply
    87. Veronica says

      March 10, 2022 at 5:24 am

      I've been looking for an easy char siu recipe for ages. I'm definitely going to try this one. I love the fact that it's made in an air fryer too so it's not too greasy.

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      • Nancy says

        March 10, 2022 at 3:21 pm

        this is totally NOT greasy and super tasty!

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    88. Lesley says

      March 09, 2022 at 2:40 am

      One of my favourite ways to eat pork and this recipe shows you just how easy it is to make in the air fryer.

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      • Nancy says

        March 10, 2022 at 3:26 pm

        This recipe is absolutely a flavour bomb!

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    89. Terri says

      March 07, 2022 at 9:02 pm

      Now I know what to do with pork shoulder! Sounds delicious!!

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      • Nancy says

        March 10, 2022 at 3:33 pm

        Enjoy making char siu Terri!

        Reply
    90. Bianca says

      March 07, 2022 at 2:28 am

      I always love trying new recipes from different kitchens and this was a huge winner! Plus it's super easy to make with the air fryer! Love it, thank you so much for the great recipe

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      • Nancy says

        March 07, 2022 at 2:02 pm

        Thanks Bianca! I love to see your take on it! Happy feasting!

        Reply
    91. Sean says

      March 06, 2022 at 3:11 pm

      Char siu is one of those things I've wanted to try for so long, but I've always been a little intimidated. It doesn't hurt that it's fairly easy to get good takeout char siu here too, lol. But air fryer stuff is something I'm really getting into, so this is perfect! Hoping to perfect my own take on it. Cheers.

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      • Nancy says

        March 07, 2022 at 2:09 pm

        Hey Sean - there's something truly satisfying about being able to make homemade char siu even tho it is so handy to get in Vancouver for take out! I won't lie, I kind don't want to pay for it anymore!

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    92. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says

      March 02, 2022 at 3:32 am

      Do you know a method to avoid charring the food? To me, it is a bit of a deterrent in using the air fryer a lot. I was thinking to cover the food with foil, but it might fly during the process. If you have a tip that works, please let me know, thanks! Just trying to avoid ingesting acrylamides which lead to cancer.

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      • Nancy says

        March 02, 2022 at 10:18 am

        You can most definitely wrap it in tin foil if you please or simply not air fry it to the point of charring. But the whole point of charring is to maintain the classic integrity of the BBQ pork in traditional Chinese recipes. Or you can simply cut off the charred parts after it is fully cooked. You do you! 🙂

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    93. Linda says

      March 01, 2022 at 10:37 pm

      Love that crusty skin and how juicy it is!

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      • Nancy says

        March 02, 2022 at 10:19 am

        It's the best part! I always ask for the charred edges 🙂

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    94. Jean says

      March 01, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      I always wonder how to make my own char siu instead of buying. Glad I found your recipe! It has the right sweet and delicious flavor. I use maple syrup too

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      • Nancy says

        March 01, 2022 at 6:53 pm

        maple syrup is a great glazing option!

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    95. Bernice says

      March 01, 2022 at 12:36 pm

      OMG I am already OBSESSED with my air fryer! And now you tell me I can make bbq pork in it too? I see a lot of bbq pork fried rice in my future....

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      • Nancy says

        March 01, 2022 at 6:54 pm

        BBQ pork fried rice sounds absolutely amazing!

        Reply
    96. Stine Mari says

      March 01, 2022 at 2:31 am

      Such a great recipe, I love how flavorful it is!

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      • Nancy says

        March 01, 2022 at 6:55 pm

        high five to this!

        Reply
    97. Sam says

      February 28, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      This is absolutely delicious!! The flavors are awesome. Such a great meal.

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      • Nancy says

        March 01, 2022 at 6:56 pm

        how did you enjoy it?

        Reply
    98. Freya says

      February 28, 2022 at 10:21 am

      This looks so delicious and full of flavour! I must try this in my air fryer!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 28, 2022 at 11:45 am

        you have to!! it's life changing 🙂

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    99. Audrey says

      February 28, 2022 at 8:03 am

      I love that I can make recipes like this in my airfryer - it is such a handy kitchen gadget!

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      • Nancy says

        February 28, 2022 at 11:46 am

        Totally! i highly recommend this kitchen appliance for anyone looking for easy and tasty meals

        Reply
    100. Nora says

      February 28, 2022 at 1:24 am

      Super delicious recipe and easy to make! Thank you for sharing!

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      • Nancy says

        February 28, 2022 at 11:48 am

        you are so very welcome NOra

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    101. Alexandra says

      February 27, 2022 at 11:15 pm

      This is my new favourite way to do pork!

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      • Nancy says

        February 28, 2022 at 11:48 am

        i don't blame you! it's the tastiest!

        Reply
    102. Amy says

      February 27, 2022 at 11:12 pm

      This was really good! Never thought to do char siu in the air fryer before but was a great idea!

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      • Nancy says

        February 28, 2022 at 11:48 am

        Enjoy and happy feasting!

        Reply
    103. Kyleigh says

      February 27, 2022 at 8:55 pm

      Love that I can make it in the air fryer!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 28, 2022 at 11:49 am

        i love my air fryer so much!

        Reply
    104. Tatiana says

      February 27, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      Air fried pork is the best and easiest

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 28, 2022 at 11:49 am

        pretty easy clean up too!

        Reply
    105. Cindy says

      February 27, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      I love the flavors in this bbq pork. Can’t wait to try

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 28, 2022 at 11:51 am

        I can't wait to see your results!

        Reply
    106. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      February 27, 2022 at 7:59 am

      This is such a flavourful quick and easy to prepare a pork roast. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 27, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        happy BBQ Pork feastin!

        Reply
    107. Shilpa says

      February 27, 2022 at 3:41 am

      Great recipe! Loads of flavours going on here!!

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      • Nancy says

        February 27, 2022 at 6:43 pm

        Thanks Shilpa!

        Reply
    108. Deb says

      February 27, 2022 at 2:34 am

      Just the look of this gorgeous pork meat makes me salivate, I can only imagine how good it must taste! I'm earmarking this to try it out ASAP

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 27, 2022 at 6:44 pm

        can't wait to see how it turns out!! I add this to everything - noodles, rice, sandwiches 🙂

        Reply
    109. Jean says

      February 26, 2022 at 7:01 pm

      Char siu is the perfect pair with rice and goes well for savory lunch or dinner. The steps in this recipe are easy to follow.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 27, 2022 at 6:48 pm

        OH yes1!! i add this to everything! and pick at straight from the fridge too to snack on!

        Reply
    110. Emily Flint says

      February 26, 2022 at 6:47 pm

      I love that I can make this in my air fryer! Such a delicious treat.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 27, 2022 at 6:48 pm

        So wonderful That you can make this at home now!

        Reply
    111. Shaina says

      February 26, 2022 at 3:24 pm

      Looks delicious I must try!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 27, 2022 at 6:49 pm

        you totally need to!

        Reply

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    Chinese BBQ Air Fryer Char Siu recipe