Air Fryer Carne Asada
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.
