Name: Air Fryer Beef & Broccoli: Quick & Easy Dinner
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound beef sirloin (, top round, chuck steak or flank steak, sliced thin for a tender bite); 1 pound broccoli florets (, cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (, for coating beef and broccoli); 2/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar ((or vinegar of choice - distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, etc.))

Beef broccoli is a classic Chinese-American dish, beloved for its savory sauce and tender texture. This air fryer version elevates the classic, delivering perfectly cooked beef and crisp-tender broccoli in a fraction of the time. Forget takeout menus; this air fryer beef broccoli recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen, making it ideal for busy weeknights or anytime you crave a delicious, satisfying meal. The magic of the air fryer lies in its ability to circulate hot air, resulting in perfectly cooked beef and broccoli with minimal oil. This method ensures a delightful texture contrast, with the beef remaining tender and juicy, and the broccoli retaining a slight crispness. Our simple, flavorful sauce recipe ties it all together, creating a dish that’s both easy to make and incredibly delicious.

⏱ Time: 20 min

👥 Servings: 4

📊 Level: Easy

🥗 10 ingredients

Air Fryer Beef & Broccoli: Quick & Easy Dinner

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese-American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 pound beef sirloin (, top round, chuck steak or flank steak, sliced thin for a tender bite)
1 pound broccoli florets (, cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (, for coating beef and broccoli)
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar ((or vinegar of choice – distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, etc.))

Method

In a bowl, combine the beef and broccoli and coat with the vegetable oil.
Spread the beef and broccoli into an even layer in air fryer basket/tray. Cook in batches if needed, don’t overcrowd the basket.
Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 10 minutes, then shake and flip the beef and broccoli.
Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for another 5 minutes. Shake and flip the beef and broccoli and check for doneness. If needed continue to Air Fry for another 1-5 minutes, or until cooked to your preferred doneness.
While the beef and broccoli is cooking, make the sauce. Whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth. Whisk in the soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar.
Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Heat a teaspoon of vegetable oil then add the sauce mixture. Stirring regularly, bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes or until it thickens to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
After the beef and broccoli has finished cooking, combine the beef and broccoli with the sauce. Serve warm over rice or noodles.

Notes

– Slice the beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
– Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for even cooking.
– Adjust the brown sugar and soy sauce to your personal taste preference.
– For extra flavor, add minced garlic and ginger to the sauce when simmering.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Allergens: Soybeans, Wheat.

Pro tips

Slice the beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for even cooking.
Adjust the brown sugar and soy sauce to your personal taste preference.
For extra flavor, add minced garlic and ginger to the sauce when simmering.

Enjoy this quick and flavorful air fryer beef broccoli – a perfect weeknight meal that’s better than takeout!

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