Coke-Braised BBQ Pork Belly
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A quick and easy air-fryer version of Chinese-style braised pork belly using Coca-Cola to create a sweet, sticky glaze in just 15 minutes.
- Time
- 20 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop and air fryer
- Good for
- Lunch or dinner
- Cuisine
- East Asian
- Contains
- Gluten, soy, and shellfish
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
Steps
Cut the pork belly into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch thick.
In a mixing bowl, combine the pork belly cubes with Coca-Cola, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and five spice powder.
Toss the pork thoroughly to ensure every piece is well-coated in the marinade. For best results, let it marinate for at least 10-15 minutes if time permits.
Place the marinated pork belly in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket to ensure even crisping.
Air fry at 380°F (190 °C) (190°C (375 °F)) for 12-15 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, shake the basket or flip the pork pieces to ensure they brown evenly and the sauce caramelizes into a sticky glaze.
Remove from the air fryer once the pork is cooked through and the edges are slightly charred and crispy.
Notes
The sugar in the Coca-Cola caramelizes quickly in the air fryer, creating a BBQ-like finish without a grill. If the sauce isn't sticky enough, you can air fry for an additional 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 1221
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 11 g
- Fat
- 120 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
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