Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork
Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork delivers juicy, crisp-edged pork tossed in a glossy sauce that balances tangy rice vinegar with a touch of sweetness and savory soy. It’s a lighter, quick alternative to takeout, ideal for weeknights when you want bold flavor and a satisfying crunch without deep-frying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 8
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the pork, cornstarch, and sesame oil to a bowl and toss to coat. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the pork in the basket and spray the top of the pork with cooking spray.
- 4
Cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket, then continue cooking the pork until it reaches your preferred crispness, about 10 minutes more.
- 5
While the pork cooks, combine the sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Reduce the heat to low and keep the sauce warm until needed.
- 6
Move the pork to a bowl. Pour the sauce over the pork and toss to coat.
- Calories 771.34 kcal High 39%
- Protein 37.96 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 43.8 g 16%
- Total Fat 48.4 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 7.22 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.31 mg High 40%
- Sodium 688.52 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 1.11 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 15.77 g --
- Added Sugars 3.25 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 2.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 54.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 17.13 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Cooking Spray, Cornstarch, and Ketchup. Each serving provides about 771.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Cooking Spray, Cornstarch, Ketchup, Rice Vinegar. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 771.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork healthy?
- Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 771.34 calories and 37.96 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 688.52 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.22 g (36% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.25 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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