Air-Fried Beef Fajitas: Quick, Easy, And Delicious!

Air Fryer Steak Fajitas are a quick and easy meal that can be made in around 15-20 minutes. The steak is marinated in a mixture of oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, chilli powder and cumin, and the peppers and onions are cooked first, before the steak is added for the last few minutes. The fajitas are then served with tortillas and any other toppings you desire.

Maringating the steak

Marinating the steak is an important step in making beef fajitas in an air fryer. To start, place your steak in a large ziptop bag. Add two tablespoons of oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, chilli powder, and cumin. Give the bag a good shake to ensure the steak is fully coated in the marinade. Then, place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight if you want to prepare it in advance.

After the steak has marinated, remove it from the bag and pat it dry with paper towels. You can then add the steak to the air fryer basket, cooking it for 5-10 minutes, depending on how well done you like your steak.

You can also add foil to the air fryer basket to reduce mess, or a silicone liner to prevent sticking.

Cooking the vegetables

First, slice up your peppers and onions. Place them in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix well so the vegetables are coated. Next, add the vegetables to your air fryer basket. If you want to reduce mess, you can add foil to the basket, but make sure to roll up the sides so that air can still circulate. You can also use a silicone liner to prevent sticking.

Cook the vegetables at 360°F for 10 minutes. After this time, stir the peppers and place the steak pieces on top, making sure they are evenly spread. Close the air fryer basket and cook for a further 7 minutes at 400°F.

Once the steak is cooked to your liking, remove the steak and vegetables from the air fryer and serve with tortillas and your desired toppings.

Cooking the steak

To cook the steak, start by placing the steak in a large ziptop bag. Add two tablespoons of oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, chilli powder and cumin. Shake the bag to ensure the steak is coated, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

When you're ready to cook, drain the steak and pat it dry with paper towels. Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until it's done to your liking.

If you're cooking the steak with peppers and onions, you'll want to cook the vegetables first. After 10 minutes, remove the steak from the marinade, pat it dry, and add the steak pieces on top of the vegetables. Close the air fryer basket and cook for another 7 minutes at 400 degrees.

Keep in mind that cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer, so it's important to keep a close eye on your food while it's cooking.

Serving the fajitas

Once your fajita steak and veggies are cooked to your liking, it's time to serve them. You can serve the steak and veggies with tortillas and any toppings you like. Some popular toppings include cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and sour cream. You can also add some fresh garden produce to your fajitas, such as peppers and onions.

If you're looking for a less messy option, you can add foil to the air fryer basket before cooking. Just make sure to roll up the sides so that air can still circulate. Another option is to use a silicone liner, which will prevent the food from sticking to the bottom of the basket.

When serving the fajitas, you can place the steak and veggies on a platter or in a bowl, with the tortillas and toppings on the side. This way, your guests can assemble their own fajitas according to their preferences. You can also provide some extra condiments, such as salsa or guacamole, for added flavour.

Remember to keep the cooking time in mind when serving the fajitas. The recipe takes about 15-20 minutes to fully cook, but all air fryers heat differently, so it's important to keep a close eye on your fajitas to ensure they're cooked to your liking. Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make air fryer beef fajitas!

Reducing mess

To reduce mess when cooking beef fajitas in an air fryer, you can add foil to the air fryer basket. If you do add foil, just roll up the sides so that air still circulates. Another option is to add a silicone liner, which also means it won’t stick to the bottom.

You can also reduce mess by preparing your ingredients in advance. For example, get your steak slices into the marinade, and get your peppers and onions sliced up, and prep any toppings. You can then add the peppers and onions to a bowl and toss them with some oil and seasonings.

When it comes to cooking, you can drain the steak and pat it dry with paper towels before adding it to the air fryer basket. This will reduce the amount of liquid in the air fryer.

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