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Strips of air fried pork shoulder on a serving plate with chilli dipping sauce in the background.

Air Fried Pork Shoulder Recipe with Chilli Dip

Somjit Najaireeb
Delicious and healthy air-fried pork shoulder slices are tender and crispy, with richness mellowed with sour, spicy chilli dip. A match-made in heaven on your dinner table!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Fusion, Thai, Western
Servings 4 servings
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Food Tongs
  • Oil Absorbent Paper
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Small Wire Basket

Ingredients

Pork Shoulder & Marinade

  • 500 g pork shoulder, 80% lean, 20% fat, washed
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika powder

Chilli Dip

  • 3 tbsp white vinegar, distilled
  • 1.5 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 pieces red bird's eye chilli, washed
  • 3 pieces red chilli, washed
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled & washed

Instructions
 

Marinade Pork Shoulder

  • Sprinkle salt on the pork and rub to marinate.
  • Sprinkle half of the seasonings: pepper, garlic powder and paprika powder. Rub to marinate.
  • Flip the pork shoulder. Sprinkle and marinade the rest of the pepper, garlic powder and paprika powder.
  • Let it marinade for 20 minutes.

Making Chilli Dip

  • Blend the garlic, bird eye chillis, chili, sugar, salt and vinegar until fine, about 20 seconds.
  • Pour out into a bowl. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

Air Frying Pork Shoulder

  • Air fry the pork shoulder for 20 minutes at 180°C.
  • After 15 minutes, switch off the heat. Turn the meat to the other side. Continue to air fry.
  • After 5 minutes, switch off the heat. Remove pork from air fryer.
  • Layer chopping board with oil absorbant paper. Cut pork into thin slices. Serve with chilli dip.

Video

Notes

General:

  • Chilli amount can be adjusted according to spicy tolerance level.
  • This dish is also perfect as lettuce wrap filling.
  • Using a basket for the air fryer is optional. The pork shoulder can be split into 2 batches for cooking if necessary.
  • Using oil absorbent paper is optional - it prevents the oil from the pork from staining the bamboo chopping board.
  • Serve immediately once cooked. When the pork gets cold, it will be tough to chew.

Storage Instructions

  • Chilli dip can last up to 1-2 weeks in the fridge, in a clean, dry airtight container. Always use a clean, dry spoon to scoop the desired amount.
  • Pork shoulder can be kept in the fridge for overnight marination if preferred.
  • Pork shoulder should be eaten immediately after cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1513mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer, chilli dip, pork shoulder
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