Air Fryer Char Siu done in 15-18 minutes!!! | The Woks of Life

This air fryer char siu recipe (char siu is Chinese BBQ Pork!) is a game changer for those of you who have embraced air fryers in your kitchens. They are quick to heat, cook food fast, and can make fresh char siu quickly and easily.
It takes 15-18 minutes to cook after the pork has marinated overnight. (Our traditional oven-roasted char siu takes 50 minutes!) Whether you’re making char siu for a quick weeknight dinner, char siu bao (baked or steamed buns), or simply want to use your air fryer instead of your oven, this version is for you! It's never been easier to have fresh and juicy char siu at home.
Full recipe here!
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0:00 Intro
0:22 Our beloved Char Siu recipe
1:23 Recipe overview
1:56 Burning question: how to make your basting marinade
3:24 The secret to the best char siu
4:38 Prep your air fryer
5:19 What cut of pork to use
5:55 What size to cut the pork
6:19 Loading the air fryer
6:55 How long to cook the char siu
7:26 How to cook Air Fryer Char Siu
9:38 Adjusting cooking times
10:15 It's done!
11:04 Make ahead instructions
12:45 How do I know my char siu is done? (Visual cues)
13:45 Cutting the char siu
14:27 Bill's taste test
15:34 Barley's taste test
16:24 Blooper :)
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[@joannasolski2674]

Oh I always read your recipies (they are amazing!) But it's the first time I am watching a video, and I really enjoy it, thank you!

[@gd5859]

Made it for dinner tonight. Wife said it was the “bomb….so juicy and delicious.” My boys loved it better than the oven baked recipe, which is really good too. Thank you for this air fryer recipe! 😋

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I have made your non air fryer recipe for this and am very happy to see that I can now do this in my air fryer!!!! Sure love your recipes.

[@KimH-ic6ne]

YUM!!!! Great recipe, can’t wait to try it! 😀

[@kennethwu115]

Love char Sui ❤

[@brookechang4942]

I was debating what to make for dinner when this video popped up. Thank you for being an omen from above. 🤣

[@Thewoksoflife1]

🥰 heheh love when that happens!!! You're going to love it. Though for best results you're going to want to marinate for at least 8 hours or ideally overnight! Something to look forward to on Saturday perhaps? 😄

[@brookechang4942]

@@Thewoksoflife1 Excellent point. Char siu Saturday it is!

[@Annie1962]

I don't like the air fryers with the horizontal sliding doors... bought one and in a few months. the door got warped and wouldn't close. Ended up with one that has a lid which lifts vertically. Much better and it was much cheaper

[@Skiiohru]

My horizontal one has lasted me years and it is still in perfect shape. But maybe because I only use it a couple times per week?

[@SannyAnnie]

Not everyone HAS a microwave. (I don't.) Perhaps suggest alternative ways of accomplishing those tasks that you assign to the 'wave.

[@Jaegerbox]

Double boiler on a stove in the case of melting the maltose

[@CharTurner6928]

he said or you can heat on the stove.

[@SannyAnnie]

@@CharTurner6928 Thanks! I did hear/see the alternative in this video. I guess I really am referring to recipes in general. So many provide only a microwave option, leaving the 'waveless among us to figure out how to accomplish the task. ☺

[@Thewoksoflife1]

@@SannyAnnie very true! we'll aim to keep that in mind!

[@lamivan9637]

Cooking is easy than cleaning 🧽 😂 anyone agree on this?

[@Thewoksoflife1]

hahah so true!