Air-Fryer Beef Kebabs: Quick, Easy, And Delicious

Cooking beef kebabs in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to get juicy and tender meat with a charred outside. It takes under 15 minutes to cook the kebabs, and you can add ingredients like peppers and onions to make them even more delicious. You'll want to make sure your skewers fit in your air fryer before you start, and that you leave a little room between them when cooking.

Cooking time: 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through

Cooking beef kebabs in an air fryer takes 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through. You should turn on the air fryer to 400° before you start cooking. Make sure you leave a little bit of room between the skewers so the air can circulate. You can add the beef, peppers and onions to the skewers before cooking. You should also brush the beef skewers with marinade before and after cooking. Once cooked, transfer the kebabs to a plate, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5-10 minutes. You can garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Temperature: 400°

To cook beef kebabs in an air fryer, set the temperature to 400°. Lightly grease the air fryer basket and place the kebabs in a single layer, leaving a little room between each one for the air to circulate. Brush the beef skewers with the remainder of the marinade.

Air fry for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until you’ve reached the desired internal temperature. For medium-rare kebabs, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning at the halfway point.

Transfer the kebabs from the basket to a plate, cover with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.

Marinade: brush the beef skewers with marinade before and after cooking

Marinade is a great way to add flavour to your beef kebabs. You should brush the beef skewers with marinade before and after cooking. Before cooking, brush the beef skewers with the marinade and let the steak sit out for 20-30 minutes. Then, lightly grease the air fryer basket and add the kebabs in a single layer, leaving a little room between each skewer. Air fry for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until you've reached the desired internal temperature. After cooking, transfer the kebabs to a plate, cover with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes. Then, brush the kebabs with the remaining marinade and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Resting time: leave the kebabs to rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking

It is important to leave the kebabs to rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking. This will allow the juices to settle and redistribute, ensuring that the meat is juicy and tender.

During the resting time, you can prepare any side dishes or garnishes. For example, you could serve the kebabs with steamed rice or lettuce leaves for wraps, as suggested by A Reinvented Mom. You could also garnish the kebabs with sesame seeds and green onions, as recommended by both A Reinvented Mom and Gimme Delicious.

If you are serving the kebabs with a sauce or dip, this is a good opportunity to warm it through or prepare a quick, fresh sauce. For instance, you could make a simple yoghurt and mint dip by mixing natural yoghurt with chopped fresh mint, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Finally, the resting time gives you a chance to check that your kebabs are cooked to your liking. If you prefer your meat well done, you may want to return it to the air fryer for a few extra minutes.

Skewers: use 6-inch or 8-inch skewers to ensure they fit in the air fryer

When cooking beef kebabs in an air fryer, it's important to ensure that the skewers you're using actually fit inside your air fryer. 6-inch and 8-inch skewers fit best in most air fryers, so it's a good idea to measure your air fryer before purchasing skewers. If you're using wooden skewers, you can always trim them to fit if they're too big.

To cook the kebabs, lightly grease the air fryer basket and add the kebabs in a single layer, leaving a little bit of room between each skewer. Brush the beef skewers with the remainder of the marinade, then air fry for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, flip the kebabs and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until you've reached the desired internal temperature. For medium-rare kebabs, cook for a total of 10 minutes, turning at the halfway point.

Once the kebabs are cooked, transfer them to a plate, cover with foil, and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes. You can then garnish them with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

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