Air Fryer Honey Glazed Pork Belly

I’m not even trying to be dramatic, but if there is only one air fryer recipe you need to try, it is my Air Fryer Honey Glazed Pork Belly. Inspired by Cha Shiu, or Chinese BBQ Pork, this pork belly recipe has a similar savory-sweet deliciousness, and is so easy to make at home. This Honey Glazed Pork Belly has been one of my go-to weeknight Air Fryer dinner recipes. Pro tip, make extra rice, because you’ll need it!

Air Fryer BBQ Pork

• Quick Air Fryer BBQ Recipe Inspired By Char Siu
• Air Fryer Honey Roasted Pork Belly Ingredients
  • Pork Belly
  • Honey Ginger Soy Marinade and Glaze
• How To Make Air Fryer Honey Glazed Pork
  • Cooking Pork Belly with the Air Fryer
• Make It A Full Meal with These Family Style Dinner Dishes
• Do you want more AIR FRYER recipes? Here are some of my go-to recipes that you will LOVE! 

Quick Air Fryer BBQ Recipe Inspired By Char Siu

This Air Fryer Honey Glazed Pork Belly was inspired by one of my favorite Chinese BBQ dishes, Char Siu. However, one of the most critical ingredients for making Char Siu is Fermented red bean curds, which is what gives the glaze the beautiful red color. Fermented red bean curds can be hard to find, so I wanted to re-create a recipe with similar flavors but accessible ingredients you can re-create at home. 

Similar to Char Siu, this air fryer pork comes out tender and slightly crispy on the outside. The sauce is a perfect balance between sweet and savory. In a pinch, it’s a great way to get that same Chinese BBQ flavor even when you don’t have the most authentic ingredients at home.

Air Fryer Honey Roasted Pork Belly Ingredients 

Pork Belly

To make this BBQ pork recipe we’re using some beautifully layered Pork Belly. It has all the right layers of fat to keep the pork moist in the Air Fryer, but the skin crisps up just the right amount as well. To save time, I like to use a fork to poke holes through all the pork belly. This helps the marinate soak through the meat, making it extra flavourful.

You can use pork tenderloin for this recipe, but keep in mind that you will have to adjust the Air Frying time. Tenderloins contain way less fat and can end up a little more dry using this exact recipe.

Honey Ginger Soy Marinade and Glaze

This honey ginger soy marinade is what makes this BBQ pork taste exactly like the Chinese Char Siu we all love. All you need to make Honey Glazed Pork Belly is oyster sauce, honey, grated ginger, soy sauce, and five-spice powder.

If you are allergic to shellfish, you can swap it with vegetarian oyster sauce. I recommend letting the pork belly marinate for at least 30 minutes. If you have time, overnight will work best.

PRO-TIP: don’t discard the marinade; simmer it in a pan on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Then, drizzle the sauce over the rice and pork belly. 

How To Make Air Fryer Honey Glazed Pork

1. Using a fork, poke holes through the pork belly; this will help the flavor soak through. 
2. Marinate the pork belly with oyster sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, honey, Chinese cooking wine (optional), and five-spice powder for at least 30 minutes. 
3. Place the pork belly in the air fryer on the side and air fry at 380 F for 12 minutes on each side. If you like the pork belly skin to be crispy on top, air fry at 380 F for another 5 minutes, skin side facing up. 
4. Slice the pork belly into thin strips and enjoy! 
5. Optional: using the leftover marinade, simmer it in a pot on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Then, drizzle the sauce over the pork belly and rice when served.

Cooking Pork Belly with the Air Fryer

I am using an Air Fryer today since it saves time and is mess-free. I’m going being honest: I was a little skeptical about the hype when I first heard about air fryers. I didn’t realize how EASY it was to make delicious meals with them. As I incorporate air fryers more and more into my cooking arsenal, I realized how useful they are!

I did a blog post breaking down and comparing the top 4 selling air fryers on Amazon based on pricing, size, function. I even did a crispy chicken wings test! So if you are interested in buying an air fryer, check out the blog post! 

Make It A Full Meal with These Family Style Dinner Dishes

Air Fryer Honey Glazed Pork Belly

By Tiffy Cooks

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I’m not even trying to be dramatic, but if there is only one air fryer recipe you need to try, it is my Air Fryer Honey Glazed Pork Belly. Inspired by Cha Shiu, or Chinese BBQ Pork, this pork belly recipe has a similar savory-sweet deliciousness, and is so easy to make at home. This Honey Glazed Pork Belly has been one of my go-to weeknight Air Fryer dinner recipes. Pro tip, make extra rice, because you’ll need it!

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Prep Time:30 minutes mins

Cook Time:25 minutes mins

Total Time:55 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese

Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Air Fryer, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, Asian Recipes for Dinner, Chinese Food, dinner Ideas, Easy, Easy Recipes, Healthy, Healthy Asian Recipes, Pork, Pork Recipe, QUICK RECIPES, Taiwanese Food, Taiwanese Recipes

Servings: 4 People

Calories: 649kcal

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork belly cut into 3 inches lengthwise
• 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1.5 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 2 tablespoon honey
• 3 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine optional
• 1.5 tsp five-spice powder

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Instructions

• Using a fork, poke holes through the pork belly; this will help the flavor soak through.
• Marinate the pork belly with oyster sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, honey, Chinese cooking wine (optional), and five-spice powder for at least 30 minutes.
• Place the pork belly in the air fryer on the side and air fry at 380 F for 12 minutes on each side. If you like the pork belly skin to be crispy on top, air fry at 380 F for another 5 minutes, skin side facing up.
• Slice the pork belly into thin strips and enjoy!
  
• Optional: using the leftover marinade, simmer it in a pot on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle the sauce over the pork belly and rice when served.

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Nutrition

Calories: 649kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

Do you want more AIR FRYER recipes? Here are some of my go-to recipes that you will LOVE!