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Air Fryer Bulgogi

Name: Air Fryer Bulgogi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin, sliced paper thin; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp mirin; 1 Asian pear or apple, grated; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 small carrot, julienned; steamed rice; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; lettuce leaves for wrapping

4.6(2)

15 min

Time

400°F

Temp

340 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Bulgogi Marinade

1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin, sliced paper thin

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp mirin

1 Asian pear or apple, grated

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

1/4 tsp black pepper

Vegetables

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces

1 small carrot, julienned

Serving

steamed rice

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

lettuce leaves for wrapping

Equipment

Mixing Bowls Set

Steps

1
Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, mirin, grated pear, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Add sliced beef and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
2
Drain excess marinade from beef. Toss beef with onion, green onions, and carrot.
3
Spread beef and vegetables in a thin layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes.
4
Stir and redistribute the beef. Air fry for another 4-5 minutes until edges are caramelized and slightly charred.
5
Serve over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds, with lettuce leaves for wrapping.

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Tip: Grated Asian pear is a traditional Korean tenderizer — the enzymes break down the beef fibers for melt-in-your-mouth texture. A Fuji apple works as a substitute.

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