Coated in a deliciously sticky sauce, this succulent air fryer beef and broccoli is the treat you deserve after a long day!
Air fryer beef and broccoli is incredibly quick and easy to make and tastes even better than the versions of this dish you’d get from your local takeout. A fantastic addition to your air fryer repertoire!
Once you’ve learned to air fry beef and broccoli, you’ll never want to cook it any other way. Air frying makes the beef mouth-wateringly succulent and creates a fantastic crunch outside the broccoli while keeping it juicy in the middle.
This air fryer beef and broccoli recipe call for a delicious marinade made from soy, honey, beef broth, sriracha, and garlic. You’ll love the sweet, spicy, earthy, and umami flavors that make this simple dish so tasty!
What seasonings are used in beef and broccoli
**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**
Arrowroot powder/cornstarch: Both arrowroot and cornstarch are naturally gluten-free and used to thicken sauces. You could also use flour if you don’t have any. If you use arrowroot, remember that it thickens at a lower temperature than cornstarch.
Soy sauce (low sodium): You can find low-sodium soy sauce in most grocery stores - you’ll get the same flavor without all the salt! For a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce, you can use Tamari.
Beef broth: Either buy beef broth ready-made, in a cube/powder or make it yourself by stewing beef bones and vegetables.
Raw honey: You can buy raw honey at farmers' markets and grocery stores. Raw honey hasn’t been pasteurized, which means it retains some more complex flavors. You could use regular honey if you can’t get hold of it.
Sriracha: Sriracha is a delicious chili sauce made from chilies and garlic and is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine. It’s available in grocery stores or Asian supermarkets - you can substitute for regular hot sauce and add extra garlic.
Sesame seeds and green onion: This combination adds crunch, nutty flavors, and fresh spice to this beef and broccoli air fryer recipe. Peanuts also work well, as do shallots.
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How to make beef and broccoli in the air fryer?
In a small bowl, combine arrowroot powder, soy sauce, broth, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, and garlic until well combined.
Add the steak pieces with ⅓ cup of the marinade in a ziplock bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 1 hour.
Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF for 5 minutes.
Add the broccoli to a large bowl along with the olive oil, and toss to coat. Arrange the broccoli and marinated steaks in the air fryer basket and air fry to 400ºF for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes, often whisking or until the sauce has thickened.
Remove the beef and broccoli from the air fryer to a serving platter and pour the sauce over, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Recipe tips
- You can use any steak filet you prefer—Sirloin, rib eye, etc. Keep in mind that this recipe wasn’t tested using stew beef chunks.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate them within two hours of cooking.
Can you use stew meat for beef and broccoli?
You can use any beef for beef and broccoli, although it may alter the flavor and texture.
Stew meat can be tougher than other kinds of beef, so if you use it, I would recommend increasing the marinade time slightly to make it more tender (don’t marinate for longer than 8 hours as this will start to toughen the meat).
You can also tenderize stew meat using a tenderizing hammer before cooking.
What to serve with beef and broccoli
- Instant pot brown rice
- Stir-fried noodles
- Simple air fryer green beans
Can you freeze beef and broccoli?
You can store leftover beef and broccoli air fryer in the freezer for 3-4 months if the temperature is kept at 0°F. Remember to always move food to the freezer within 2 hours of cooking, preventing bacterial growth.
For best results, seal your leftovers in a Ziplock bag or an airtight container.
How to reheat beef and broccoli in an air fryer?
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, and then put the beef and broccoli in air fryer basket—heat for 3 to 5 minutes until hot through.
Always use a meat thermometer to check that the beef has a safe internal temperature of 145°F before serving.
FAQ'S
Is beef and broccoli healthy?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and other essential nutrients; however, it is high in cholesterol, so you should enjoy it in moderation. Combined with broccoli, loaded with Vitamin C, calcium, and iron, this air fryer easy beef and broccoli packs a nutritional punch!
Air frying also means you get the same crispy finish and tender texture as fried beef and broccoli but with less oil, meaning less fat.
What kind of beef for beef and broccoli?
Flank steak is the best beef for beef and broccoli because it’s incredibly tender and has no bones, making the preparation much more straightforward.
It’s also easy to trim the fat off a flank steak, so you can make your meal as lean as you like
More Air Fryer Recipes with beef or broccoli you’d like to try
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- Air Fryer Steak Bites
- Steak And Shrimp Kabobs
- Air Fryer Broccoli and Mushrooms
- Air Fryer Cauliflower and Broccoli
- Best Air Fryer Porterhouse Steak
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Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Air fryer beef and broccoli is incredibly quick and easy to make and tastes even better than the versions of this dish you’d get from your local takeout. Coated in a deliciously sticky sauce, this succulent air fryer beef and broccoli is the treat you deserve after a long day!
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steaks, cut into pieces
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite forest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sesame seeds, to garnish
- Green onion, to garnish
For the sauce
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine arrowroot powder, soy sauce, broth, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, and garlic until well combined.
- In a ziplock bag, add the steak pieces with ⅓ cup of the marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 1 hour.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF for 5 minutes.
- Add the broccoli to a large bowl along with the olive oil, and toss to coat. Arrange the broccoli and marinated steaks in the air fryer basket and air fry to 400ºF for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes, whisking often or until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the beef and broccoli from the air fryer to a serving platter and pour the sauce over, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any steak filet you prefer. Sirloin, rib eye, etc. Keep in mind that this recipe wasn’t tested using stew beef chunks.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate them within two hours of cooking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 390Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 788mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 4gSugar: 10gProtein: 38g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.
