Description
Tender steak, crisp-tender veggies, and a glossy garlic-ginger sauce—all ready in about 25 minutes with this air fryer beef stir-fry with vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain (450 g)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (150 g)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (120 g)
- 1 cup sugar snap peas (100 g)
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced on the bias (70 g)
- 1 small red onion, sliced (80 g)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (15 ml; avocado or canola)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (45 ml)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (15 ml)
- 2 tsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar (10 ml)
- 2 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ½ tsp ground)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (8 g) + 2 tbsp cold water (30 ml), for slurry
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Cooked rice or cauliflower rice, for serving
Instructions
- Pat steak dry and slice very thin against the grain. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, pepper, and sesame oil (if using). Toss beef and marinate 15 minutes (optional).
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3–4 minutes. Toss broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas, carrot, and onion with 1 tbsp oil and a pinch of salt.
- Add vegetables to the basket in an even layer. Air fry 6–7 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp-tender with charred edges. Transfer to a bowl.
- Drain beef well (reserve juices). Lay slices loosely in a single layer. Air fry 4–5 minutes, shaking once, until browned on edges and just cooked. Add to veggie bowl.
- Whisk cornstarch with cold water. Simmer reserved beef juices in a small pan, whisk in slurry, and cook 30–60 seconds until glossy. Pour over beef and vegetables, toss, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice.
Notes
Slice steak very thin, avoid crowding the basket, and drain marinade well for best results. Swap tamari for gluten-free, or tofu/mushrooms for vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus optional 15-minute marinade)
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without rice)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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