Air Fryer Mongolian Beef is made with flank steak, cornstarch, vegetable oil, soy sauce; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes to serve 4. 380 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Toss sliced flank steak with cornstarch and vegetable oil until evenly coated.
- 2
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until beef is crispy.
- 3
While beef cooks, simmer soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes in a small saucepan until slightly thickened.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
- 5
Toss crispy beef with sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.
Tip: The cornstarch coating is key — it creates crispy edges that hold onto the sauce. Slice the steak as thin as possible against the grain. Don't toss with sauce until ready to serve or the coating gets soggy.
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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