Crispy chilli beef is shredded beef fried crisp and tossed in a glossy, sweet-spicy sauce. The air fryer crisps the cornflour-coated strips with a fraction of the oil, then you toss them in the sauce. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make crispy chilli beef in an air fryer?
A: Coat beef strips in cornflour, air fry at 200°C (400°F) for about 12 minutes, then toss in a sweet chilli sauce.
Q: How do you get it crispy?
A: A good cornflour coating and a single layer.
The method
Slice the beef into thin strips, coat well in cornflour, and air fry in a single layer until crisp. Simmer a sauce of soy, rice vinegar, sweet chilli, ketchup and a little sugar until sticky, with chilli, garlic and peppers. Toss the crisp beef through at the last moment so it stays crunchy.
The recipe
Air Fryer Crispy Chilli Beef
Ingredients
- 500g beef, in thin strips
- 4 tbsp cornflour
- Soy, vinegar, sweet chilli, ketchup
- Chilli, garlic, peppers
Method
- Coat beef in cornflour; air fry at 200°C 12 min.
- Simmer the sticky sauce.
- Toss the crisp beef through.
- Serve straight away.
Tips
- Slice thinly for maximum crisp.
- Single layer so it crisps, not steams.
- Toss at the end to keep it crunchy.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make crispy chilli beef in an air fryer?
Coat thin beef strips in cornflour, air fry at 200°C for about 12 minutes until crisp, then toss in a sticky sweet-chilli sauce just before serving.
How do you get the beef crispy?
Slice it thin, coat it well in cornflour, and cook it in a single layer so the hot air crisps every side rather than steaming it.
What do you serve with crispy chilli beef?
Egg fried rice or noodles, to soak up the sticky sauce.