crispy honey garlic spare ribs recipe (Chinese) - air fryer! [Asian American Cuisine Essentials EP3]

pork spare ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken wings

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken wings are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a natural sweetness, while corn syrup is budget-friendly.

Make 2 cups of rice in a stainless steel pot.

Mince 9 cloves of garlic and separate into 3 portions.

In a medium bowl, combine the first portion of minced garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.

Add 2 to 2.5 pounds of pork side ribs to the marinade and set aside for half an hour.

Combine 1/4 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and a pinch of salt in a bowl and set aside.

Make the sauce by combining the remaining garlic with 1/4 cup honey, 2 teaspoons light soy sauce, 4 tablespoons water, and a pinch of salt.

Dredge each piece of marinated pork in the flour mixture and coat with oil.

Transfer the pieces to the basket of the air fryer, ensuring space around each piece.

Set the air fryer temperature to 180 degrees Celsius (360 degrees Fahrenheit) and air fry for 15 minutes.

Repeat the process until all ribs are cooked.

Heat a wok on high heat and pour the sauce into the pan, then reduce heat to medium-low and let the sauce reduce for 5-7 minutes until it becomes caramel-colored and shiny.

Transfer the air-fried pork to the thickened sauce and toss for 30-40 seconds until coated.

Transfer to a serving dish.

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