AIR FRYER ESSENTIALS: CRISPY ASIAN BEEF ON RICE

Air Fryer Essentials: Crispy Asian Beef on Rice image

In this recipe, the beef is air fried to crispy perfection, and then simmered in a to-die-for Asian sauce. Served over rice, and topped with some toasted sesame seeds, this is one As written, this recipe will serve 4 hungry people, or you could always freeze the leftovers, and have them later in the week. So, you ready......

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE SAUCE
1 Tbsp grapeseed oil
2 clove minced garlic
1/2 c light beer
1/2 c filtered water
1/2 c tamari sauce, or liquid aminos
1/2 c pineapple, chopped into bits
1/3 c coconut, or palm sugar
1 tsp ginger powder
THE BEEF
1 lb beef, more on this later
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 c flour, all-purpose variety
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
long-grain white rice (or brown)
additional pan sauce for serving

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. The best cuts of beef for this recipe (in my opinion) would be flank steak, London broil, or chuck steak. All three of these will work well and tenderize nicely in the quick time spent in the air fryer.
3. I understand that the "traditional" thickener for this recipe would be cornstarch; however, I like the way all-purpose flour changes up the flavors.
4. One of my contributions to this recipe was the addition of beer. And, the reason I added it was... well, because it is beer :-)
5. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
6. THE SAUCE
7. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-low heat.
8. Add the garlic, and stir until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
9. Add the remainder of the ingredients, and slowly simmer for about 3 - 4 minutes.
10. Set heat to low, low, cover, and keep warm.
11. THE BEEF
12. Slice the beef against the grain.
13. I usually slice mine about 1/4 inch (0.6cm). Too thin and they will burn when cooking, too thick and they will be really chewy.
14. Whisk together the rice vinegar, and sesame oil, then add the beef slices, and allow to marinate for about 10 minutes.
15. Set your air fryer to 375f (190c) and preheat for a few minutes.
16. Take the beef out of the marinade, shake off the excess, and then coat with the flour.
17. Add the beef strips in a single layer to the basket of your air fryer and cook for 5 minutes, then flip them over and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
18. You will probably need to do the beef strips in batches. When you finish a batch, just place them on a paper towel, and move on to the next batch. No need to keep them warm.
19. When all the beef strips are cooked, throw them into the reserved sauce, and bring the skillet up to a slow simmer.
20. As the sauce and beef simmer, the flour on the beef will begin thickening the sauce. Once simmering begins, the beef should be ready in 3 - 4 minutes.
21. PLATE/PRESENT
22. Serve over a steaming bowl of rice. Enjoy.
23. Keep the faith, and keep cooking