Sweet & Spicy Air Fryer Beef Kabobs
These colorful Air Fryer Beef Kabobs are packed with flavor thanks to a sweet and spicy chipotle-pineapple marinade. By utilizing the air fryer, you get beautifully roasted peppers, caramelized pineapple, and tender sirloin without ever needing to fire up an outdoor grill.
The video below will walk you through the full process, from prepping the fresh vegetables to air frying the skewers at the perfect 400°F temperature for a quick, satisfying meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bold Flavor Profile: A simple marinade made with canned chipotle in adobo and fresh cilantro gives the beef a smoky kick.
- Sweet and Savory Balance: Fresh pineapple juice and pineapple chunks perfectly offset the savory peppers and spicy beef.
- Simple Air Fryer Method: The air fryer cooks the sirloin and vegetables quickly and evenly in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 can chipotle en adobo
- Pinch of salt
- Dash of pepper
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1-2 pounds sirloin
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- Fresh pineapple, cubed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1 tbsp pineapple juice
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade in a container by combining 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, cumin, chili powder, the can of chipotle en adobo, salt, pepper, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic. Stir well to mix.
- Cut the sirloin into cubes. Add the beef to the marinade and mix until all the pieces are fully coated.
- Prep your vegetables: remove the tops, seeds, and inner membranes from the green, orange, and red bell peppers, then cut them into quarters. Cut the red onion into thirds.
- Cube the fresh pineapple and place it in a bowl along with the prepped bell peppers and onions.
- Toss the vegetables and pineapple chunks with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of pineapple juice.
- Assemble the kabobs by threading the marinated steak cubes, pineapple, bell peppers, and onions alternately onto skewers.
- Place the assembled kabobs onto a rack in your air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 14 to 16 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer, garnish with extra chopped cilantro if desired, and serve.
Tips for the Best Results
Rest the Steak Before Cooking: As noted in the video, take your sirloin out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for at least 25 minutes before you begin cooking.
Cooking a cold steak straight from the fridge will yield a tougher cut with less juice.
