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Air Fryer Juicy Honey Char Siu

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 120 minsskilletCook: 33 minsscheduleTotal: 153 minsoutdoor_grillAir-fried
Allergens:warningSoy

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13 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

  • circlePork chops need to be marinated for 2 hours or more in advance2h
01
Preparation
00:02:21

Thoroughly defrost 4 pieces of pork chops with tap water.

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Ensure ice is fully melted during defrosting

otherwise, uneven cooking will occur

Ingredients:pork chops (4 piece)
02
Preparation
00:02:26
warningStay safe

Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat to prevent cross-contamination; raw meat carries bacteria that can contaminate other ingredients.

Rub pork chops with 1 tsp salt and marinate for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water and pat completely dry with kitchen towel.

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Use moderate salt and marinate for exactly 20 minutes

otherwise, the meat will become too salty

Ingredients:pork chopsSalt (1 tsp)
Tools:kitchen paper towel
03
Waiting Time
00:03:22

Add 1 tbsp char siu sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp abalone sauce, and 1 tbsp rose liqueur, mix well and marinate for 2 hours or more.

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Add seasonings in exact proportions

rose liqueur adds unique aroma, do not substitute with regular rice wine

Ingredients:pork chopsChar Siu Sauce (1 tbsp)soy sauce (1 tbsp)abalone sauce (1 tsp)rose liqueur (1 tbsp)
Tools:glass dishspoon
04
Preparation
00:04:26

Line the air fryer with aluminum foil and preheat for 3 minutes.

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Watch out

Aluminum foil must be flattened at the bottom to prevent sugar dripping and burning.

Tools:aluminum foilAir fryer
05
Active Cooking
00:05:07

Place marinated pork chops in a single layer inside the air fryer and air fry at 160 C for 10 minutes.

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Do not use high heat initially

160 C locks in juices, otherwise the surface burns while inside remains raw

Ingredients:pork chops
Tools:Air fryer
06
Active Cooking
00:06:01
warningStay safe

Use heat-resistant gloves when handling hot inner pots to prevent severe burns.

Open the air fryer, flip the pork chops over, and air fry at 160 C for another 5 minutes.

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Continue baking at 160 C for 5 minutes to ensure the inside is fully cooked.

Tools:tongAir fryer
07
Active Cooking
00:06:48

Take out the pork chops, poke holes in the foil to drain water, add 2 tbsp char siu sauce and mix well.

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Watch out

Must poke holes in the foil to drain excess water

otherwise, trapped moisture will boil the meat

Ingredients:pork chopsChar Siu Sauce (2 tbsp)
Tools:glass dishchopsticks
08
Active Cooking
00:07:31

Put the coated pork chops back into the air fryer and air fry at 200 C for 10 minutes.

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Switch to 200 C for 10 minutes to thicken the sauce and create caramelized char.

Ingredients:pork chops
Tools:Air fryer
09
Active Cooking
00:07:59

Take out the pork chops and mix in another 1 tbsp of char siu sauce.

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Watch out

Coat the surface evenly with sauce each time to ensure consistent color after baking.

Ingredients:pork chopsChar Siu Sauce (1 tbsp)
Tools:glass dish
10
Active Cooking
00:08:14

Put the pork chops back into the air fryer and air fry at 200 C for 5 minutes.

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Watch out

Keep an eye on it during high-temperature air frying to prevent the sauce from burning.

Ingredients:pork chops
Tools:Air fryer
11
Active Cooking
00:08:26

Take out the pork chops, add 2 tbsp maltose and mix thoroughly.

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Watch out

Maltose is extremely sticky

mix thoroughly while warm, otherwise it will clump and fail to coat evenly

Ingredients:pork chopsmaltose (2 tbsp)
Tools:glass dish
12
Active Cooking
00:09:05

Put pork chops back into the air fryer and air fry at 200 C for 5 minutes, then flip and air fry at 200 C for another 3 minutes.

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Watch out

Must watch closely during the final 3 minutes of reducing, as maltose burns and turns bitter easily.

Ingredients:pork chops
Tools:Air fryer
13
Active Cooking
00:09:57

Take out the char siu, place on a plate, let it cool down, and cut into pieces to serve.

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Watch out

Let it cool slightly before slicing

otherwise, juices will escape and the slices will break apart

Ingredients:pork chops (4 piece)
Tools:plateknife

groceryAll Ingredients

pork chops4 piece
Salt1 tsp
Char Siu Sauce4 tbsp
soy sauce1 tbsp
abalone sauce1 tsp
rose liqueur1 tbsp
maltose2 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

kitchen paper towelglass dishspoonaluminum foilAir fryertongchopsticksplateknife