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Air Fryer Carne Asada
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High ProteinGluten-FreeMexican
Beef

Air Fryer Carne Asada

4.8(5)
12 min
Time
400°F
Temp
350 cal
Cal
4
Serves

Ingredients

Marinade
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 3 limes
Juice of 1 orange
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper
Steak & Serving
2 lbs skirt or flank steak
Warm tortillas
Diced onion
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Salsa verde

Equipment

  • Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Steps

  1. 1

    Combine all marinade ingredients. Add steak and marinate at least 2 hours, or overnight.

  2. 2

    Remove steak from marinade. Pat dry and season with extra salt.

  3. 3

    Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until charred and medium-rare (130°F).

  4. 4

    Rest 5 minutes. Slice thin against the grain.

  5. 5

    Serve with warm tortillas, diced onion, cilantro, lime wedges, and salsa verde.

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Tip: Skirt steak is more traditional and has more flavor; flank steak is leaner. The citrus in the marinade tenderizes the meat — don't marinate longer than 8 hours or it gets mushy. Always slice against the grain.

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