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Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Pork (9)

Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Pork

4.56 from 9 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Crispy air fryer sweet and sour pork with a glossy homemade sauce, pineapple and bell peppers. Better than takeout in 24 minutes.

Ingredients 

Pork

  • 1 pound boneless pork shoulder or pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Cooking spray

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice, from the can of chunks
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

To finish

  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped

Instructions

  • Toss the pork with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let it sit 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the beaten egg. In a separate bowl, whisk the cornstarch and flour.
  • Let excess egg drip off each piece, then coat it in the cornstarch mixture and shake off the extra.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Spray the basket, add the pork in a single layer and spray the tops.
  • Air fry 12 to 14 minutes, flipping and spraying halfway, until deep golden and 145°F inside. Rest 3 minutes. Work in batches if needed.
  • While the pork cooks, whisk the sauce ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between, until thick and glossy, about 90 seconds.
  • Toss the hot pork with pineapple, peppers and onion. Pour the sauce over, toss and serve right away over rice.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer, Air Fryer Basket or Air Fryer Oven
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Cooking Spray

Notes

  • Air fryers vary. Check the temperature at 11 minutes the first time you make this.
  • Tenderloin cooks faster than shoulder; start checking at 10 minutes.
  • For less sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce in both the marinade and sauce.
  • Re-crisp leftover pork at 375°F for 3 to 4 minutes before adding warm sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 28gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 798mgPotassium: 805mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1212IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg