Air Fryer Carne Asada

Laura Lynch

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Air Fryer Carne Asada is made by marinating tender flank steak in a blend of Mexican spices including chili powder, chili & lime seasoning, garlic, and cumin.

Why You’ll Love It

• Flavorful Marinade: The combination of chili powder, chili & lime seasoning, garlic, and cumin creates a rich and aromatic marinade that infuses the flank steak with irresistible flavors.
• Quick and Convenient: Using the air fryer cuts down on cooking time while still delivering juicy and tender carne asada, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
• Versatile Dish: Serve the succulent carne asada slices in tacos, burritos, salads, or as a standalone main course.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Flank steak – Avaliable at most grocery stores and butcher shops. You can use skirt or sirloin steak as substitutions.
• Olive oil – Used for the marinade, use a high quality one for the best results and flavor. You can also use avocado oil or vegetable oil if you prefer.
• Chili powder – Arbol & Ancho or other Mexican chilis.
• Chili & Lime spice blend – Like Tajín Clásico Chile Lime Seasoning.
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Ground cumin
• Celery salt – If you can’t find this you can use regular salt.
• Mexican oregano – You can also use regular oregano if you don’t have the Mexican one.
• Ground black pepper
• Ground coriander

Tips for Making Air Fryer Carne Asada

• When slicing the cooked carne asada, be sure to cut against the grain for maximum tenderness.
• Serve the carne asada with traditional Mexican sides such as rice, beans, tortillas, salsa, and guacamole for a complete and satisfying meal.
• Adjust the cooking time according to the thickness of your steak and your desired level of doneness. Thicker cuts may require additional cooking time.

Air Fryer Carne Asada Beef

This carne asada is marinated in all the best flavors, then cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Marinating time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 23 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 servings

Calories 269 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 2 pounds (0.9 kg) flank or skirt steak
• 1/4 cup (62 g) orange juice
• 1/4 cup (61 g) lime juice
• 1/4 cup (58 g) soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) chili powder
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) cayenne pepper optional, for heat
• 2 tablespoons (28 g) olive oil
• Salt to taste

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Instructions

 

• In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and olive oil to create the marinade.
• Place the flank or skirt steak in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is well coated. Marinate the steak in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to infuse.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
• Remove the marinated steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
• Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season with salt to taste.
• Place the steak in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8-10 minutes for medium-rare, flipping the steak halfway through the cooking time.
• Once the steak is cooked to your desired doneness, transfer it to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes.
• Slice the Carne Asada against the grain into thin strips.
• Serve the Air Fryer Carne Asada with your favorite sides, such as warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and lime wedges.

Notes

• When slicing the cooked carne asada, be sure to cut against the grain for maximum tenderness.
• Serve the carne asada with traditional Mexican sides such as rice, beans, tortillas, salsa, and guacamole for a complete and satisfying meal.
• Adjust the cooking time according to the thickness of your steak and your desired level of doneness. Thicker cuts may require additional cooking time.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 627mgPotassium: 603mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 332IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 3mg

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Laura Lynch

Laura is a passionate foodie and owner of Air Fry Anytime She is dedicated to sharing delicious recipes and helpful tips for using air fryers at home. With years of experience in the kitchen and a love for healthy, flavorful cooking, Laura has become an expert at using air fryers to create amazing meals that are both nutritious and delicious.