The Best Juicy Vietnamese Pork Skewers Pork on a stick

These Vietnamese Pork Skewers or (thịt nướng) are the best weeknight recipe. It is so easy to make and takes only 10 minutes to prep!

These Vietnamese Pork Skewers are just like the Pork that you would find in your favorite Vietnamese Restaurant. This Pork on a stick is the star of any salad, banh mi sandwich, rice plate or vermicelli noodles. Traditionally Vietnamese Pork is topped with scallion oil (directions below) and served with a side Nước Chấm - Vietnamese dipping sauce (recipe here!). This is totally optional since the pork is juicy and flavorful as is.

The best part of this recipe is that these JUICY Vietnamese Pork Skewers only takes 30 minutes from start to finish when using an Air Fryer !

My favorite cut to use for these Vietnamese Pork on a stick are skinless pork belly ! I love how juicy the pork belly turns out and paired with super crispy edges. I usually grab skinless pork belly at Costco for $4.99/lb.

Every Air Fryer is Different.

I have 3 Air fryers, and my newest one is the strongest of all three. I would recommend checking at 12 minutes the internal temp with a meat probe. You might need another 3-5 mins at 400 to finish the cook or brown up the pork some more.

If you LOVE this Vietnamese Pork Skewers, here are some other Air Fryer recipes you might like. Check out these other Easy Air Fryer recipes:

• Hot Honey Wings
• Cha siu pork
• Salt & Pepper Wings

Equipment Vietnamese Pork Skewers

• Air Fryer
• or Oven

Ingredients

For the Marinade

• 3 lbs Pork (Skinless Pork Belly or Pork Butt)
• 3 tbsp Fish Sauce
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1.5 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 1.5 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 4 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1-2 tbsp Honey *add 2 tablespoon for a slightly sweeter marinade
• 1 tbsp Garlic
• 1 Shallot
• 1 tbsp Lemongrass (optional)

Scallion Oil (Optional)

• 4 stalks Green onion
• ⅛ cup Vegetable Oil
• ⅛ tsp Salt
• ⅛ tsp Sugar

Instructions

• If you are using wooden skewers, Soak them first in water for 10-20 minutes
• Let's start by preparing our garlic and shallots. Mince about 3 pieces of garlic, and 1 shallot.
• I recommend using Pork Belly, or for a leaner choice pork butt. Slice into thin slices about ¼" thick. Pro Tip- If you freeze the meat for 30 minutes before slicing it will be easier to make thin cuts. You can ask your butcher to slice it for you too.3 lbs Pork (Skinless Pork Belly or Pork Butt)
• Combine the following ingredients to make the marinade. Set aside about 2.5-3tbsp of marinade for basting. (3 tablespoon Fish Sauce, 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1.5 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce, 2 tablespoon Oyster Sauce, 1.5 tablespoon Sesame Oil, 4 tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 tablespoon Garlic, 1 Shallot, 1 tablespoon Lemongrass (optional), 1-2 tablespoon Honey)
• Combine the rest of the marinade with the pork and set aside for at least 10 minutes. The flavors will be even more amazing if you marinate overnight!

Air Fryer Cooking Instructions

• Preheat your Air fryer to 400F and cook for 8 minutes flip and baste. After another 4 minutes at the 12 minute mark check the internal temp of the skewers. Depending on your air fryer the skewers may be ready now, or you may need a total of 15 minutes cook time. For a little extra char cook an additional 1-3 minutes. (Pork is safe to eat at 145F)

Oven Cooking Instructions

• Preheat Oven to 375
• Put your Pork skewers on a baking rack.
• Cook for 18-20 minutes , and flip and baste halfway. For a little extra char, broil for 1-2 minutes. Watch closely for burning.

Making the Scallion oil (Optional)

• Wash and slice your scallions (Green parts only) , Place into a heat safe bowl.4 stalks Green onion
• Heat up oil in a pan for about 1 minute on medium heat ⅛ cup Vegetable Oil
• Carefully pour the oil over your sliced scallions, mix well
• Let cool 5 minutes and add your sugar and salt (⅛ teaspoon Salt, ⅛ teaspoon Sugar)
• Garnish over your pork skewers

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