Air Fryer Tangsuyuk (Korean Sweet and Sour Pork)
Tangsuyuk is a Korean take on Chinese sweet and sour pork, known for its perfectly crispy pork pieces and a sauce that’s tangy, sweet, and so addictive! Traditionally served as an appetizer at Korean-Chinese restaurants, Tangsuyuk has become a popular family favorite in Korea, and now it’s easy to make at home!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 422kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork loin cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup gluten free all-purpose flour or regular all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 eggs
- Cooking spray
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or any neutral flavored oil
- 1/2 onion cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 zucchini sliced into half moon rounds
- 1 carrot sliced thinly
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the pork in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.1 lb pork loin
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.1/2 cup gluten free all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp sea salt
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs together.2 eggs
- Take 3 tbsp of the flour mixture and sprinkle over the pork. Toss together to coat evenly.
- Take a few pork pieces, coat it in the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture. Repeat with the rest of the pork.
- Add the pork in a single layer to the air fryer tray or basket. Spray evenly with cooking spray, then air fry for 12 minutes until crisp.Cooking spray
- While the pork is cooking, whisk together the sauce ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside. Chop all the vegetables if you haven't already.1 cup water, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp ketchup, 2 tbsp cornstarch
- When the pork is done cooking, heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, zucchini, and carrot, and stir fry for 3 minutes.1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot
- Stir together all ingredients for the sauce again so it turns milky, then pour it over the vegetables in the skillet. Let it come to a boil, then bring down the heat to medium low and let everything simmer 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
- Remove from the heat, then add pork and toss together to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if you wish, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use Potato Starch for Extra Crispiness: If you want an ultra-crispy texture closer to the traditional version, try using potato starch instead of cornstarch.
- Do Not Overcrowd the Air Fryer: Space out the pork strips in a single layer for the crispiest results.
- Double the Sauce: If you like your Tangsuyuk extra saucy, feel free to double the sauce ingredients!
- Try Different Veggies: Classic Tangsuyuk usually features onions, carrots, and zucchini, but mushrooms or bell peppers add extra flavor and variety.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving - makes 4 | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 902mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2766IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg