Air Fried Crispy Chilli Beef

Air Fried Crispy Chilli Beef

Have you ever had a craving for a dish that combines the flavor of a sweet honey chilli sauce with the crispness of well cooked beef? Don’t search any farther! Take a gastronomic journey with us as we discover how to make Air Fryer Crispy Chilli beef in the comfort of your own home. The air fryer, a marvel of contemporary kitchen technology, makes it simple to replicate this savory and spicy treat that originated in Chinese restaurants all around the world.

Ingredients

250 g Thin Steaks (Cut into thin strips)

4-6 tbsp Cornflour

2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

1 Red Chilli (thinly sliced or 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper)

1 Red Pepper (Thinly sliced)

4 Spring Onions (Roughly chopped)

Sesame seeds (for sprinkling)

Beef Chilli Marinade:

½ tsp Chinese Five-spice powder

2 tsp Soy Sauce

2 Cloves of Garlic (Crushed)

1 tsp Sesame Oil

1 tsp Ground Ginger

1 tsp Caster Sugar

Honey Chilli Sauce:

4 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce (or Tamari sauce)

1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce (or oyster sauce)

2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine

3 tbsp Clear Honey

2 tbsp Vinegar

½ tsp Chilli Powder

Directions

Combine marinade ingredients and coat steak strips. Allow them to marinate for 15 minutes or overnight.

Place cornflour in a plastic lunch box, add steak strips, and shake to coat. Drizzle with oil and shake again.

Set the air fryer to 200℃, cook beef on the rack for 6 minutes, turn, and cook for another 6 minutes until crispy.

Simmer sauce ingredients in a pan for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Add beef, mix, and incorporate spring onions and red peppers. Heat through and serve with sesame seeds.

Leftovers:

To preserve the deliciousness, store leftover crispy chilli beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For freezing, use a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2-3 months. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven to maintain that delightful crispiness. Enjoy the flavor journey!

Nutrition Facts

Calories:623kcal

Fat:30g

Cholesterol:83mg

Sodium:2433mg

Carbohydrates:57g

Fiber:3g

Sugar:34g

Protein:30g

Iron:6mg

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