The previous air-fried sweet and sour pork was already delicious, but I felt the pork wasn't quite crispy enough. So this time, I stuffed the pork into pre-fried dough sticks and air-fried them again. The result? The pork turned out incredibly crispy, even more so than traditional deep-frying! Plus, the method is simpler and the success rate has increased significantly! 💯🍍 I have very high standards for sweet and sour pork sauce, as everyone knows 😏. After thorough research and refinement, this recipe is naturally smooth, with a fresh fruity aroma that's not overly sweet, making it incredibly appetizing 🤩. Many people who have tried it can't stop raving about it. I guarantee you'll fall in love with it at first bite! 🥳🌟 Highlight of this dishNo deep fry is needed: Healthier and simpler, with an explosion of crispy texture!Special sweet and sour sauce: Naturally smooth, bursting with fruity aroma, and incredibly appetizing.Simple and quick: The steps are simple and success rate is high
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 400 g minced pork
- 80 g bell pepper about 1 pcs, cut into pieces
- 50 g onion about 1 pcs, cut into pieces
- 5 pcs canned pineapple (cut into pieces)
- 3 pairs fried dough sticks
Seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp chicken powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 pcs egg
Sauce mixture
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste ([fig1])
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce ([fig2])
- 3 tbsp ketchup ([fig3])
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika (optional)
- 150 ml canned pineapple syrup
Starch mixture
- 2 tbsp cornstarch ([fig3])
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Marinade the pork with the seasoning for 15 mins. Cut the dough stick into small pieces
- stuff the pork into the dough stick pieces. Pre-heat the air fryer
- Put the stuffed dough sticks in air fryer. Air fry it with 180°C／350°F for 10 mins
- Heat up a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp oil. Saute the green peppers and onions for 2 minutes
- Add the sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Add the pineapple. Add enough cornstarch mixture until the sauce thickens
- Turn off the heat, add the cooked pork and mix well. Serve it hot.
Other cooking method
- Grilling in oven: Grill it in oven 190°C／375°F for 15 mins
- Pan fry it over low medium heat. Pan fry each side for 4-6 mins or until it is fully cooked.
Notes
Ingredients - Click to enlarge the image
Tips and notes
1 -tamarind paste can be used instead of white vinegar to make other sweet and sour sauces, such as for tomato beef or Chinese-style beef tenderloin
2- Tamarind can be replace back with white vinegar. But the taste will be more spicy
3- You can use fresh pineapple instead of canned pineapple, and fresh pineapple juice instead of canned pineapple syrup. However, because the flavor of fresh pineapple can vary, you'll need to adjust the sauce accordingly depending on the situation.
Tips and notes
1 -tamarind paste can be used instead of white vinegar to make other sweet and sour sauces, such as for tomato beef or Chinese-style beef tenderloin
2- Tamarind can be replace back with white vinegar. But the taste will be more spicy
3- You can use fresh pineapple instead of canned pineapple, and fresh pineapple juice instead of canned pineapple syrup. However, because the flavor of fresh pineapple can vary, you'll need to adjust the sauce accordingly depending on the situation.
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