Air Fryer Beef Stir Fry
This air fryer beef stir fry is easy, high in protein, and perfect for dinner. Made with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and a simple stir fry-style sauce.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Tongs
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas or broccoli florets
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon water
Optional
- red pepper flakes
- sesame seeds
- sliced green onions
- cooked rice
- cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryerPreheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Season the beefAdd the sliced beef to a bowl with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated.
- Prep the vegetablesAdd the sliced peppers and snap peas or broccoli to another bowl. Toss lightly with a little oil if needed.
- Air fry the beefPlace the beef in the basket in a single layer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Air fry the vegetablesRemove the beef and air fry the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- Make the sauceIn a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, garlic, sesame oil, and water.
- Combine and serveToss the cooked beef and vegetables together with the sauce. Serve right away with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly for faster cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the basket or the beef will steam instead of brown.
- Cook the vegetables just until tender-crisp for the best texture.
- Add the sauce after cooking for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve with rice for a more filling meal.
