Air Fryer Crispy Chilli Beef

Recipe Details

Preparation Time

30mins

Cooking Time

15mins

Ingredients

• 250g beef strips
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 1 red chilli, thinly sliced
• 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
• 4 spring onions, sliced (green and white parts separated)
• 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup

Method

1. Heat the air fryer to 220°C.
2. Mix cornflour and a little oil in a bowl until smooth.
3. Coat each piece of beef with the cornflour mixture, shaking off excess.
4. Place the coated beef on the cooking rack in the air fryer basket.
5. Cook for 6 minutes, then turn and cook for another 4-6 minutes until crispy.
6. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat.
7. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, chilli, pepper, and spring onion whites for 2-3 minutes until the pepper softens.
8. Add vinegar, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, and tomato ketchup to the wok, mixing well.
9. Toss in the cooked beef and stir through the sauce for another minute.
10. Serve immediately, garnished with spring onion greens and additional sauce if desired.