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
- 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
- Protein 37.96 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.8 g Moderate
- Total Fat 48.4 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.22 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 119.31 mg High
- Sodium 561.55 mg High
- Fiber 1.11 g Low Source
- Sugar 15.77 g High
- Added Sugar 3.25 g Moderate
- Calcium 2.22 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source
- Potassium 54.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 17.13 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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