Learn how to make this classic takeout dish in the comfort of your own kitchen! Air Fryer Beef And Broccoli provides melt-in-the-mouth meat and tender broccoli, satisfyingly tasty and so simple to make in the air fryer every time!
Recipe Overview
This air fryer beef and broccoli could very soon become your family’s new favorite! Succulent beef and tender broccoli combine to make a hearty dish that is delicious all year round. Your air fryer makes this so simple, and you can even store any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container!
If you are a fan of Asian-inspired meals, you should try our Air Fryer Orange Chicken and our Air Fryer Egg Rolls. We do hope that you give our recipes a try and that you come back to let us know how you like them!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Soy sauce – The ultimate salty, umami flavor enhancer, soy sauce is the base of most Chinese dishes.
- Water – For our sauce, a bit of water helps to blend everything together.
- Sesame oil – Regular sesame oil or toasted sesame oil gives a nutty flavor.
- Garlic, minced – Fresh, minced garlic gives the sauce a lovely flavor.
- Grated ginger – Run ginger through a fine grater or micro plane to get a paste and release all the flavor.
- Sriracha – Optional, but we’re a big fan of this stuff at my house!
- Flank or strip steak, thinly sliced – A good quality steak is needed here to get the best from the recipe.
- Broccoli florets – Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets before starting.
- Olive oil – To help the broccoli get crispy in the air fryer, a small amount of oil does the trick.
- Cornstarch – Used often in Asian cooking, cornstarch acts as a thickener for sauces and a crispy breading for meat and vegetables.
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How to make air fryer beef and Brocolli
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha (if using).
- Place the steak in a shallow bowl and pour half the sauce over it. Reserve the other half of the sauce for later. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated steak into the air fryer basket and cook as directed in the recipe card below.
- Toss the broccoli and olive oil together and add it to the basket (on top of the steak). Continue to cook as directed below in the recipe card.
- Add the cornstarch to the reserved sauce and microwave it for 1 minute. Whisk to combine and microwave for an additional minute. The sauce should have thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon – if it is too thick, add a splash of water. If it is too thin, cook it for an additional minute.
- Pour the finished sauce over the cooked beef and broccoli and enjoy. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion, if desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Serving Ideas
When it comes to eating your air fryer beef and broccoli, you may like to have these Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings as an appetizer/starter or side dish, truly giving you that feeling of being in a fancy restaurant! Another side dish I highly recommend is our Vegan Mashed Potatoes. Quick, comforting and so creamy they hit the spot every time!
Storing leftovers
Wait for the beef and broccoli to cool down then place it in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for 3-4 months
Reheating leftovers
Once fully defrosted in the fridge or in cold water (remembering to keep it in an airtight container), simply microwave to your desired heat and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the “Air Fry” function.
Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes air frying is a trial-and-error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
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Air Fryer Beef And Broccoli
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Grated Ginger
- 1 tsp Sriracha optional
- 1 pound Steak Flank or strip. Thinly sliced
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha.
- Place the steak in a shallow bowl and pour half the sauce over it. Reserve the other half of the sauce for later. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated steak into the air fryer basket and cook at 375F/190C for 8 minutes.
- Toss the broccoli and olive oil together and add it to the basket (on top of the steak). Cook at 375F/190C for an additional 4 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch to the reserved sauce and microwave it for 1 minute. Whisk to combine and microwave for an additional minute. The sauce should have thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon – if it is too thick, add a splash of water. If it is too thin, cook it for an additional minute.
- Pour the finished sauce over the cooked beef and broccoli and enjoy. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion, if desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
