Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Prep the Steak (Medium Intensity):
- Pat the thinly sliced flank steak dry with paper towels.
- Place the cornstarch in a large bowl.
- Coat each slice of steak in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
- Preheat the Air Fryer (Low Intensity):
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Air Fry the Steak (Medium-High Intensity):
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the coated steak slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until the beef is crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare the Sauce (Low Intensity):
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss the Crispy Beef (Low Intensity):
- Transfer the crispy beef to a large bowl.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the crispy beef and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish and Serve (Low Intensity):
- Transfer the crispy chili beef to a serving dish.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy Your Air Fryer Crispy Chili Beef! (Low Intensity):
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used. Adjust quantities to fit your dietary preferences and restrictions.