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Air Fryer Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork for Bún Thịt Nướng or Sườn Nướng

A Vietnamese dish featuring grilled pork served over vermicelli noodles, topped with fresh herbs and peanuts, Bún Thịt Nướng is the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite! Save time with my air fryer recipe!
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Keyword: Air Fryer Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Chops, Air Fryer Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Chops Vermicelli, Bun Thit Nuong
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp shallots minced
  • 3 tbsp lemongrass minced

Rest of the Dish

  • 4-5 bone-in pork chops (fattier cuts for better results)
  • cooking spray

To Serve

  • bun (vermicelli)
  • sliced cucumbers
  • do chua (pickled daikon and carrots) (recipe can be found on rackoflam.com)
  • herbs (basil, mint)
  • crushed peanuts
  • nuoc mam (Vietnamese sauce) (recipe can be found on rackoflam.com)

Instructions

  • Pound both sides of the pork chops with a meat mallet or back of a cleaver to tenderize the meat. Cut 2-3 slips on the side of each pork chop to prevent them from curling during the cooking process
  • In a bowl, add all the marinade ingredients and mix until well blended
  • Transfer the pork chops into a ziploc bag or dish, then pour the marinade onto the pork chops. Coat until well incorporated, then marinate in the fridge overnight (flipping midway)
  • Prior to cooking, remove pork chops 20 minutes from the fridge to allow them to return to room temperature
  • Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil
  • Transfer pork chops onto basket, then spray surface of pork chops with cooking oil
  • Air fry at 400 deg F for 7 minutes, then flip, spray with more cooking oil and air fry for another 5 minutes or until cooked to your liking
  • Place pork chops on cutting board to rest for 5 minutes
  • Serve chops over cooked vermicelli, accompanied by nuoc mam sauce, and optionally, cucumbers, do chua, herbs (like mint and basil) & crushed peanuts. (Recipes for do chua and nuoc mam sauce can be found on rackoflam.com!) Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Cooking times and temperatures may vary depending on the make and model of your air fryer. Please adjust accordingly.

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