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A bowl of Crispy Chili Beef Recipe served over rice and topped with sesame seeds, scallions, and a sticky sweet chili garlic sauce.
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Crispy Chili Beef Recipe

This Crispy Chili Beef is an easy takeout dish that you can make right at home. It uses an air fryer and can be made in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Takeout
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Air Fryer, Air Fryer Beef, Asian Beef, Asian Beef Recipe, Asian Dinners, Beef, Better Than Takeout, Chili Beef, Crispy Chili Beef, Easy, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Dinner, Easy Recipes, Quick Recipe, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. flank steak thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Chili Sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Optional Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Scallions
  • Steamed rice

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, and salt. Mix lightly, then add the thinly sliced flank steak and dredge thoroughly until evenly coated.
  • Lightly oil your air fryer basket and arrange the beef in a single layer. Spray the tops with additional oil and air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 12 minutes until crispy.
  • While the beef cooks, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, water, and garlic in a small pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened.
  • Transfer the crispy beef to a bowl, pour over the sauce, and toss until evenly coated.
  • Serve over a fresh bowl of rice and optionally garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 28g