How Chinese Chef Cooks BBQ Char Siu Pork Ribs in Air Fryer

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Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor – that's what you can expect from these mouthwatering BBQ char siu pork ribs cooked in the air fryer! Join me, a Chinese chef, as I share my family's secret recipe for making authentic char siu ribs with a deliciously sticky and savory glaze. In this video, you'll learn: 🥩 How to perfectly marinate pork ribs with a classic char siu sauce made from honey, hoisin, soy sauce, and aromatic spices. 🍖 My tips and tricks for ensuring the ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender every time. 💨 The ideal air fryer settings to achieve that iconic char siu char and caramelized exterior. 🍽️ Serving suggestions to turn these ribs into a complete Chinese BBQ feast! Skip the hassle of firing up the grill or oven – the air fryer makes cooking these flavor-packed ribs a breeze. You'll be amazed at how effortlessly you can recreate this beloved Cantonese dish at home. Perfect for weeknight dinners or your next summer cookout! Hit that like button and subscribe for more authentic Chinese recipes made easy. Let's get cooking! Here's the recipe for the delicious BBQ Char Siu Pork Ribs in Air Fryer: Ingredients: 1 rack of pork ribs, cleaned and chopped into desired size 1 tsp baking soda Salt and white pepper, to taste 2-3 tsp sugar 1/2-1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder 1 tbsp crushed garlic 2 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp olive oil A splash of Chinese cooking wine 1 tsp cornstarch For the Glaze: 3 tsp sugar 2 tsp hoisin sauce 2 tsp char siu sauce 1-2 tbsp honey Instructions: 1. Clean and chop the pork ribs into the desired size. Marinate with 1 tsp baking soda for 30 minutes, then rinse 3 times. 2. In a large bowl, combine the ribs with salt, white pepper, sugar, Chinese five-spice powder, chicken bouillon powder, and crushed garlic. 3. Drizzle in oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, and a splash of Chinese cooking wine. Mix well. 4. Add 1 tsp cornstarch and mix to thicken the marinade sauce. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour. 5. Line the air fryer basket with tin foil and place the marinated ribs evenly in a single layer. Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes. 6. Flip the ribs and air fry for another 10 minutes at 200°C (400°F). 7. Prepare the glaze by mixing together 3 tsp sugar, 2 tsp hoisin sauce, 2 tsp char siu sauce, and a drizzle of honey in a bowl. 8. Brush the ribs with the glaze on both sides and air fry for 2 minutes at 180°C (350°F). 9. Glaze the ribs again and air fry for a final 3 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Remove the ribs from the air fryer and serve hot with your choice of sides. Enjoy these delicious and perfectly glazed BBQ Char Siu Pork Ribs straight from your air fryer! 00:00 - Intro: Showing ribs and cutting into longer pieces for air frying 02:24 - Clean ribs: sprinkle baking soda, rest 30 mins, rinse 2–3 times 04:16 - Marinate ribs 07:54 - Air Fry Procedure 09:01 - Make glaze 10:38 - Brush glaze onto ribs 12:34 - Final result: glossy, juicy, fall-off-the-bone char siu ribs! 13:18 - Taste test: sweet, savory, perfect dinner idea!