Air Fyer Crispy Chilli Beef
This air fryer crispy chilli beef is a healthier alternative to the traditional batter and fried version. It's still loaded with authentic flavors, though!
Ingredients
Sauce
- 3 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic chili minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 ½ lbs fajita steak strips
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- ¼ lb snow peas
Instructions
Sauce
- Then, combine all the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch and chicken broth in a small bowl, mix well, and set aside.
Beef
- Lightly coat the bottom of your air fryer basket with coconut oil or oil of your choice. Then, set it to 390 to preheat.
- Add the beef strips and cornstarch to a large resealable baggie and shake well to coat.
- Place the coated strips in the air fryer basket and cook for 9 minutes. Then, toss them a bit and cook for another 3 minutes.
Vegetables
- Preheat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-low heat. Then, add the red peppers and snow peas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to low and add the pre-mixed sauce. Then, make a slurry of the cornstarch and chicken broth and add it to the wok.
- Transfer the beef to the wok and stir well. Simmer for 2 to 4 minutes until thickened and serve.
Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.
- To reheat, defrost the beef overnight if frozen. Then, add it to a saucepan with a bit of water and cook over medium-low until heated through.
- Look for beef that has a bright red color, not dull or gray.
- If you can't find pre-packaged fajita strips, choose cuts like flank, skirt, or sirloin steak that have just a touch of marbling but are relatively lean. This beef will cook quickly, so there won't be time for excess fat to break down.
- Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and exact cooking times. It's a myth that air fryers shouldn't be preheated.
- There's no need to shake the beef before adding it to the air fryer. The moisture from the beef will naturally cause the perfect amount of cornstarch to stick to it.
- This is a fast-moving recipe, so we recommend mixing your sauce prior to starting the rest of the recipe.
- A large wok works best because it gives you plenty of room to toss the vegetables as they cook.
Nutrition
Calories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 779mgPotassium: 607mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1275IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 4mg
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