Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork butt, cut into 3" thick strips
MARINADE
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon rice wine
- 2 teaspoon five spice powder
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6-8 pieces whole star anise
- A few drops of red food coloring, optional
GLAZE
- ½ tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon water
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Add the pork strips and turn each piece in the marinade to ensure they're well coated.
- Allow the pork to marinate at least overnight, 2-3 days is preferred for full flavor.
- Place the pork strips on an air fryer rack. Air fry at 400°F for about 6 minutes or until the pork develops charred bits. Flip the meat over and char the other side. This will take another 6 minutes.
- Make the glaze by mixing together honey and water.
- Baste the pork strips with glaze on all sides. Turn the heat down to 300° F and air fry for another 20-30 minutes. Halfway through cooking flip the pork and brush on another coat of glaze.
- Use an instant read thermometer and check the internal temperature of the thickest part. The Char Siu is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. The timing will vary depending on the thickness of your pork.
- Remove the Char Siu from your air fryer, cover it with foil and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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