Juicy Air Fryer Carne Asada - Perfectly Seared in Minutes
Tender, smoky steak with a crispy char in half the time. This quick Air-Fryer-Dinners recipe makes restaurant-quality carne asada easy for any weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Meat Tenderizer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs flank or skirt steak trimmed
Marinade
- 0.25 cup orange juice fresh
- 0.25 cup lime juice fresh
- 0.25 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Whisk together orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Pierce the steak with a fork several times and place it in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it's fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels. This helps the meat sear properly.
- Place the steak in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare or 145°F for medium.
- Remove the steak from the air fryer and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve immediately.