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Freshly sliced char siu pork belly rests on top of a bowl of steamed white rice. The glossy glaze glistens under the light, contrasting beautifully with the fluffy grains.
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Char Siu Pork Belly

I always love Char Siu Pork, but sometimes I really crave the tenderness that pork belly gives. The pork belly already caramelizes perfectly, but it really gets taken to the next level with this Char Siu marinade that makes it super glossy and crispy on the outside with that melt in your mouth tenderness on the inside.
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Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Comfort Food, Fusion
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Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Pork & Marinade

Optional Garnish

  • Steamed greens

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, hoisin sauce, shaoxing wine, five spice powder, water, and optional red food coloring until smooth.
  • Add pork belly and pour about ¾ of the marinade over it. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (ideally 1 hour).
  • Lightly oil your air fryer basket, place the pork belly inside, and brush with some of the reserved marinade. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, basting with more sauce halfway through.
  • Remove, slice the pork belly into thin pieces, and serve over a fresh bowl of rice. Optionally garnish with steamed greens

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 36g