Char Siu (Cantonese Sweet and Sticky Barbecue Pork Chops) Recipe

Step 1

In a one-gallon zip-top bag, stir together the ginger root, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, soy sauce, white sugar, hoisin sauce, ketchup and food coloring, if using. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the marinade in a small bowl. Stir the honey into marinade to create a glaze.

Step 2

Place the pork chops into the zip-top bag. Massage to distribute flavors into the pork. Let the pork marinate for four hours to overnight in refrigerator.

Step 3

Remove your pork chops from marinade and pat dry. Spray with nonstick cooking spray on both sides. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F, full fan. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes until golden brown on one side. Baste on one side, then turn the chops over and baste the other side. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches about 150 F to 165 F. Let rest for at least 8 minutes before serving.