Air Fryer Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

• 1.5 lbboneless pork shoulder — cut into 2-inch-thick strips
• 3 tbsphoisin sauce — contains wheat and soy
• 2 tbspsoy sauce
• 2 tbsphoney — plus more for glazing
• 1 tbspShaoxing wine — or dry sherry
• 1 tbspbrown sugar
• 1 tspfive-spice powder
• 3 clovesgarlic — grated
• 1 tsptoasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsptoasted sesame seeds — to finish; optional

Method

1. 01

   Whisk the hoisin, soy, honey, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, five-spice, garlic, and sesame oil. Reserve 3 tablespoons for glazing. Toss the pork strips in the rest and marinate at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.

2. 02

   Lay the strips in a single layer in the basket. Air fry at 360°F for 25 minutes, turning every 8 minutes, until the pork reads 160°F and the edges have darkened.

3. 03

   During the last 8 minutes, brush the strips generously with the reserved glaze (loosened with a little extra honey) on each turn, building a sticky, mahogany lacquer.

4. 04

   Rest 5 minutes, then slice across the grain. Finish with sesame seeds and serve over rice with the basket juices spooned over.