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sliced air fryer skirt steak with lime wedges
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

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

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  2. Lay the leftover carne asada in the air fryer basket.
  3. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 964mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g