Easy Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli
Getting a flavorful, satisfying dinner on the table is a breeze with this fresh approach. Making Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli means you get tender meat and perfectly cooked florets without turning on the oven or heating up a wok. The rich homemade sauce comes together quickly on the stove while the air fryer does the heavy lifting, delivering a meal that looks and tastes fantastic. A full video walkthrough is included below to show you exactly how it’s done.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Hands-off cooking: The air fryer handles the main ingredients while you prepare the sauce.
- Fresh ingredients: Uses fresh beef and broccoli rather than frozen alternatives.
- Rich homemade sauce: A customizable, thickened sauce coats every piece perfectly.
- Simple method: No deep frying or complicated techniques required.
Ingredients
- Beef (sliced)
- Broccoli (cut into florets)
- Oil (for tossing and sautéing)
- Water
- Corn starch
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Oyster sauce
- Hoisin sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame seed oil
- Onion (diced)
- Garlic (minced)
- Ginger (minced)
Instructions
- Slice the beef and cut the broccoli into florets.
- Add the beef and broccoli to a bowl, pour over some oil, and toss well with a spatula until everything is coated.
- Transfer the coated beef and broccoli into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes.
- While the air fryer is running, make the sauce. In a bowl, whisk together the water, corn starch, soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seed oil.
- Place a pot on the stove with a little oil, and sauté the diced onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
- Pour the liquid sauce mixture into the pot with the aromatics. Whisk and cook until the sauce is thickened.
- After the first 10 minutes of air frying, open the basket and stir the beef and broccoli.
- Air fry at 380°F for 5 more minutes.
- Open the basket and stir everything again. Air fry at 380°F for an additional 1 to 5 minutes, depending on your preferred level of doneness.
- Remove the beef and broccoli from the air fryer and transfer to a bowl. Pour the thickened sauce over the top and toss to completely coat.
Tips for the Best Results
Watch the final timer: The video uses a flexible 1 to 5 extra minutes at the end of the cooking process. Use this time to get the exact tenderness you prefer for your broccoli and beef.
Multitask for efficiency: Preparing and thickening the sauce on the stovetop while the air fryer runs is the key to having everything finish at the exact same time.
