Air Fryer Carne Asada
Air Fryer Carne Asada is made with olive oil, Juice of 3 limes, Juice of 1 orange, garlic; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes to serve 4. 350 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 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.
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 Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Carne Asada at 400°F for 12 minutes. 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.
You need: 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, 2 lbs skirt or flank steak, Warm tortillas, Diced onion, Fresh cilantro, Lime wedges, Salsa verde. This recipe serves 4 with 350 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Carne Asada takes 12 minutes total at 400°F. Serve with warm tortillas, diced onion, cilantro, lime wedges, and salsa verde.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 12 minutes at 400°F.
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