Air Fryer Skirt Steak (Carne Asada)
The marinade turns this tough cut of beef into a juicy and flavorful air fryer skirt steak! Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 4- ounce can green chiles diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound skirt steak or flank steak
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, combine olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, chiles, garlic, cilantro, salt, cumin, oregano, paprika, and pepper. Place the steak in a gallon-size zipper bag and pour the liquid into the bag. Seal and marinate for at least 4 hours (or overnight), turning the bag at least once.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and allow it to come to room temperature for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Place the skirt steak in the air fryer and cook for 3 minutes. Flip the steak, then cook for an additional 3 minutes (for medium-rare; increase time to 8 minutes total for medium, 10 to 12 for well).
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board, tent it with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving
Notes
How to Reheat Skirt Steak in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Lay the leftover carne asada in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 964mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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