How to Make Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese sweet and sour pork is a classic dish that's loved by many for its combination of tangy and sweet flavors. Traditionally, it's made by deep-frying pieces of pork and then tossing them in a sweet and sour sauce. However, with the rise in popularity of air fryers, it's now possible to make this delicious dish with a healthier, crispy twist.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds pork cutlets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 serving nonstick cooking spray
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place pork, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place pork in the basket of the air fryer and spray top of pork with cooking spray.
  • Cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket and cook pork until desired crispness, about 10 minutes more.
  • While the pork is cooking, combine sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and keep sauce warm until ready to use.
  • Transfer pork to a bowl. Pour sauce on top of the pork and toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    304 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 683mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 522mg