This air fryer beef and broccoli stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The steak is cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and the broccoli is tender and crisp. The whole dish is coated in a savory sauce that's made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Beef and broccoli is a classic Chinese-American dish that's typically made with flank steak and broccoli florets stir-fried in a savory sauce. This air fryer version of the dish is just as flavorful as the traditional version, but it's much easier to make. The air fryer cooks the steak and broccoli quickly and evenly, and the sauce coats the ingredients perfectly. You'll have a delicious beef and broccoli stir-fry on the table in no time.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the steak, broccoli, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Toss to coat evenly.
Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the steak is cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Why It Works
The air fryer cooks the steak and broccoli quickly and evenly, resulting in a tender and juicy steak and crisp-tender broccoli.
The sauce is made with a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and black pepper, which gives it a savory and flavorful taste.
The dish is served over rice or noodles, which helps to soak up the delicious sauce.