Searching for a sweet and tangy main course that's bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection? Look no further than this air fryer sweet and sour pineapple pork recipe! Using simple ingredients and a convenient air fryer, you'll have a delicious and crispy pork dish ready in no time. The succulent pork is coated in a homemade sweet and sour sauce made with pineapple, bell peppers, and a touch of spice, creating a delightful balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
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AIR-FRYER PORK TENDERLOIN
I originally developed this air-fryer pork tenderloin recipe to cook on the stove and finish in the oven, but you can make it even quicker in an air fryer-and it's just as tasty. -Lynn Faria, Southington, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°. Trim silver skin from tenderloin if desired; pat dry. In a small bowl, stir together remaining ingredients; spread over tenderloin. Place in greased air fryer. Cook until a thermometer reads 145°, 18 to 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AIR FRYER CHINESE SWEET AND SOUR PORK
Skip takeout and make your own sweet and sour pork at home. I like to toss some egg rolls in the air fryer while it is hot so that the meal has that full Chinese takeout feel to it. Serve over rice if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place pork, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place pork in the basket of the air fryer and spray top of pork with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket and cook pork until desired crispness, about 10 minutes more.
- While the pork is cooking, combine sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and keep sauce warm until ready to use.
- Transfer pork to a bowl. Pour sauce on top of the pork and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 683.1 mg, Sugar 16 g
SWEET AND SOUR PORK TENDERLOIN
I thoroughly enjoyed this plate of florescent food, and if you're a fan of the Chinese take-out version, I believe you will enjoy this too.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut tenderloin into 4 pieces. Arrange in a single layer between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each is about 1-inch thick. Generously season with salt and black pepper.
- Whisk ketchup, rice vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, hot chili sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place pork in pan; reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Return skillet to medium heat. Stir butter into hot pan. When butter melts and starts to brown, stir in pineapple chunks. Cook, stirring, until pineapple is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in ketchup mixture and 1/4 cup green onion (white parts). Reduce heat to low and simmer until garlic and onion have softened, 5 minutes.
- Return pork to skillet; cook, stirring, until pork is heated through. Garnish with 2 tablespoons green onion tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 515.2 mg, Sugar 19.5 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK
After my sister moved away to the university, I used to visit her on weekends. She often made this wonderful and tangy pork dish. Now, every time I make it for my family, it reminds me of those special visits. Everyone who tries it loves it. -Cherry Williams, St. Albert, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, ginger and pepper. Stir in the water, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and reserved juice until smooth., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork and onion in oil for 4-8 minutes or until tender. Stir pineapple juice mixture; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Add green pepper and reserved pineapple. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Serve with rice and if desired, sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the pork cooks evenly, cut the slices against the grain and to an even thickness.
- Use a light touch when mixing the cornstarch slurry. Overmixing can result in a tough coating.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pork slices in the air fryer basket. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Keep an eye on the pork while it's cooking. It can go from perfectly cooked to overcooked quickly.
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can also cook this recipe in a shallow pan on the stovetop over medium heat.
Conclusion:
This air fryer sweet and sour pineapple pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that the whole family will enjoy. The pork is tender and juicy, while the sauce is sweet, tangy, and flavorful. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
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