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Air Fryer Beef & Broccoli: Quick & Easy Dinner

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,
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the beef and broccoli and coat with the vegetable oil.
  2. Spread the beef and broccoli into an even layer in air fryer basket/tray. Cook in batches if needed, don’t overcrowd the basket.
  3. Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 10 minutes, then shake and flip the beef and broccoli.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.