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air fryer pork crispy chunks with sauce on a rustic wooden table

Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork Chunks

Crispy pork chunks cooked in the air fryer and served with a sweet and sour sauce.
Couverts4 servings
Preparation 30 minutes
Preparation time:12 minutes
estimated costs pp $2.90 per person
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the pork

  • 2 lb pork chunks
  • 2 eggs
  • 8 oz potato starch or cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/16 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Sesame oil

For serving

  • Sweet and sour sauce

Instructions

  • Mix starch, salt, pepper, and five spice.
  • Beat eggs with a splash of sesame oil.
  • Coat pork in starch mixture.
  • Dip in egg mixture.
  • Coat again in starch mixture.
  • Spray air fryer basket with oil.
  • Place pork in basket.
  • Spray lightly with oil.
  • Cook at 340°F for 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Shake basket during cooking.
  • Serve with sweet and sour sauce.

Notes & Wine Advice

Notes

Coat the pork evenly for the best crispy texture.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
Shake during cooking for even browning.

Serve Tip

Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.
Add sesame seeds or green onions for garnish.

Variations

Add pineapple chunks for extra sweetness.
Use chicken instead of pork if preferred.
Adjust sauce balance for more tang or sweetness.

Wine Advice

A semi-sweet Riesling complements the sweet and sour flavors.
A light Pinot Noir adds a smooth contrast.

Nutrition values

Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 520 mg | Sugar: 10 g
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Course; Airfryer / Main Course / Pork
Cuisine; Asian / China
Season: All Seasons
Diets; Dairy-Free / Gluten-Free