Air Fryer Korean Pork Lettuce
Crispy, juicy air fryer pork wrapped in fresh lettuce with a bold, sweet-spicy-umami kick!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Pork Marinade:
- 1½ lbs pork shoulder or pork belly thinly sliced
- ¼ cup gochujang Korean chili paste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar/maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or agave nectar for vegan
- 1 Asian pear grated (or ½ an apple)
For the Lettuce Wraps:
- 1 large head butter lettuce or romaine hearts
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice or brown rice/cauliflower rice
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 cucumber seeded and julienned
- ¼ cup kimchi chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
For the Dipping Sauce:
- ¼ cup gochujang
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
Marinate the Pork
- In a large bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, honey, and grated pear.
- Add sliced pork and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (best overnight).
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and set aside.
Air Fry the Pork
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place marinated pork in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy edges form and pork is cooked through (145°F/63°C internal temp).
Prep the Vegetables
- Wash & dry lettuce.
- Arrange lettuce leaves, rice, and toppings on a serving platter.
Assemble & Serve
- Place rice in a lettuce leaf, add pork, toppings, and drizzle with sauce.
- Wrap like a taco and enjoy!
Notes
✔ Chicken Version: Use chicken thighs, cook 6-8 min.
✔ Beef Version: Use ribeye/sirloin, add 1 tbsp pureed kiwi.
✔ Vegetarian: Use extra-firm tofu, air fry 12-15 min.
✔ Low-Carb: Swap rice for cauliflower rice.
✔ Fusion Twist: Serve in corn tortillas with avocado & lime.
✔ Beef Version: Use ribeye/sirloin, add 1 tbsp pureed kiwi.
✔ Vegetarian: Use extra-firm tofu, air fry 12-15 min.
✔ Low-Carb: Swap rice for cauliflower rice.
✔ Fusion Twist: Serve in corn tortillas with avocado & lime.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 15gFiber: 3g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!