Crispy Air Fryer Mongolian Beef
Equipment
- medium-sized saucepan
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced
- 2 fluid ounces cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 fluid ounces soy sauce
- 4 fluid ounces water
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- Cooked rice for serving
- Green beans for serving
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
- Coat the thinly sliced flank steak with cornstarch.
- Place the coated steak slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 200°C (390°F) for 5 minutes on each side, or until crispy and cooked through.
- Adjust cooking time as needed.
- While the steak is cooking, prepare the sauce.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ginger and minced garlic, and cook until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar to the saucepan.
- Whisk the ingredients together continuously until the sauce comes to a low boil and thickens slightly.
- Once the steak and sauce are cooked, transfer the cooked steak to a bowl and pour the sauce over it.
- Let it soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
- To serve, use tongs to remove the steak from the sauce, allowing any excess sauce to drip off.
- Serve the steak over cooked rice and green beans, and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Optionally, drizzle extra sauce over the dish.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this savory Mongolian beef dish with a medium-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec to complement the rich flavors of the sauce and beef.Nutritional Information
Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 30 g