I finally made a lechon manok recipe air fryer in our kitchen!
Rotisserie chicken in America pales in comparison to how Filipinos prepare it. I’m not talking about the chicken you can have at a restaurant, but rather the rotisserie chicken you can purchase at your local grocery store or Costco.
When I’m too sleepy to cook, I buy a rotisserie chicken from our local grocery store, season it with salt and pepper, then air fried it for 5-10 minutes.
The recipe is quite easy. However, marinating the chicken requires some time. It was one of the greatest lechon manok I’ve ever tasted (and I am not biased). It’s delicious and juicy. The sauce was a nice touch.
Ingredients for lechon manok air fryer recipe
- 3 inches Ginger, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 5 pieces dried bay leaves, crumbled
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bottom part crushed
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Water
Note: Submerge your chicken in your brine and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
Instructions in Steps Air fryer lechon manok recipe
- Take the chicken out of the brine and blot it dry with a paper towel.
- 1 tbsp butter or vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper (season as desired)
- Apply it to your chicken.
- Fill with fresh lemongrass and green onion.
- Air fried for 1 hour at 350°F, 30 minutes per side.
Time and Servings
- Total Time: 1: 30 min
- Servings: 5
Questions and Answers about the Air Fryer Lechon Manok Recipe
How long do you cook lechon in an air fryer?
Reduce the heat to 180° C and continue to air fry for another 20 minutes. 6 Remove from the air fryer and set aside for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces. Serve with lechon sauce or any dipping sauce of your choice.
How to cook pork tenderloin in an air fryer?
Fill a container halfway with meat. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or up to overnight, to allow the meat to dry. Remove the slab of pork from the fridge. Close the drawer containing the pork and place it on the basket of the Air Fryer. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and fry for 7 minutes.
How to cook pork belly in an air fryer?
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the skin side of the pork belly in the air fryer basket. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until browned and crispy to your preference. Check the pork belly after 20 minutes and, if necessary, turn it to brown on the other side. Enable it to rest for 10 minutes to allow the fluids to redistribute and keep the meat moist.
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