Air Fryer Crispy Chilli Beef

Ingredients

For the Beef:
500g beef sirloin or rump steak, cut into thin strips
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1-2 red chillies, finely sliced (adjust to taste)
1 tsp sesame oil

To Serve:
2 spring onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Fresh coriander
Steamed rice or noodles

Directions

Cut beef into thin strips, about 1cm wide

In a bowl, mix cornflour, plain flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper

Dip beef strips in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture

Drizzle with vegetable oil and toss to coat evenly

Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F)

Place beef strips in air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed)

Cook for 6 minutes, shake the basket, then cook another 6 minutes until golden and crispy

While beef cooks, whisk together soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sliced chillies, and sesame oil

Heat in a small pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened

Toss the crispy beef in the warm sauce until well coated

Garnish with spring onions, sesame seeds, and fresh coriander

Serve immediately over rice or noodles