Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli
Equipment
- Air fryer Any model with a basket large enough for your beef and broccoli will do. If you don’t have one, a convection oven or traditional oven at 425°F will work.
- Mixing bowls For marinating the beef and tossing the broccoli.
- Small saucepan For making the sauce.
- Whisk To help emulsify and thicken the sauce.
- Tongs or spatula For flipping or mixing the beef and broccoli during air frying.
- Knife and Cutting Board To prep the steak and broccoli.
Ingredients
For the beef and marinade
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the broccoli and seasoning
- 3 cups broccoli florets chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- Pinch of salt
For the sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water slurry
Instructions
Marinate the Beef
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and black pepper. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss well. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prep the broccoli and sauce. The longer the better—you can even marinate it overnight.
Prep the Broccoli
- Toss your broccoli florets with olive oil and a light pinch of salt. If you're a broccoli lover looking for a new broccoli recipe, this is a great one to bookmark—simple, crispy, and full of flavor.
Air Fry the Broccoli
- Place the seasoned broccoli in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 5 minutes. Give it a shake halfway through to make sure everything gets evenly roasted. You want slightly crispy edges with a tender bite—a broccoli stir fry vibe without the stovetop splatter.
Air Fry the Beef
- Remove the broccoli and set aside. Place marinated beef in a single layer in the basket. Cook at 375°F for 7 minutes, flipping or shaking halfway through. The beef should be caramelized and tender. Depending on your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches.
Make the Sauce
- While the beef is cooking, make the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, hoisin, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. This is your perfect beef and broccoli sauce—thick, glossy, and bursting with umami.
Toss Everything Together
- Once the beef is cooked, return the broccoli to the air fryer or a large bowl. Pour the sauce over everything and toss until evenly coated.
Serve It Up
- Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice, cauliflower rice for a low-carb option, or toss with some rice noodles for a beef and broccoli noodles upgrade.