Air Fryer Carne Asada
Air Fryer Carne Asada features skirt steak marinated in lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and cumin; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes until tender and charred for tacos or burritos.
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Method
- 1
Combine all marinade ingredients. Add steak and marinate at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- 2
Remove steak from marinade. Pat dry and season with extra salt.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until charred and medium-rare (130°F).
- 4
Rest 5 minutes. Slice thin against the grain.
- 5
Serve with warm tortillas, diced onion, cilantro, lime wedges, and salsa verde.
Pro 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.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 12 minutes. The same dish takes about 22 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes rather than the microwave so the outside crisps back up. See the reheat guide for exact times by food.
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